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[chenqing_player]

[The feed clicks on and it's obvious that Wei Wuxian hasn't slept well based on the darkness under his eyes. His hair is a mess and he is clearly not wearing at least a shirt as he just woke up and couldn't even wait to get dressed before wanting to get some closure from what he just saw.]

So..I think I just got my second memory.

[His voice is a little rough, either from the rough night or the emotions of the memory, he isn't sure. He clears his throat and glances back as he hears the movement of sheets on the bed. But the other occupant doesn't seem ready to stir so he continues as he looks back over at the screen.]

It's just as unpleasant as the first..but apparently in my past life I had family. And I get the impression losing them was also my fault.

[He reaches up and rubs his face with his free hand, clearly disturbed by what he saw in his dream. He isn't even in his own apartment right now so he can't find a way to distract himself without finding his clothes and making a quick escape.]

I don't know if I'm strong enough to deal with these kinds of things...has anyone developed or gained a power for wiping memories?

Comments

[howkickassiam]

You didn't have him approach you right after you had your Event? That's wild. I wonder why.

[chenqing_player]

Ah well..he did. But I kind of brushed him off as some weird dude spouting nonsense. I mean..who really believes in repressed memories? Plus I was on my way to work so I didn't really have time for his whole crazy talk. Apparently he reached out to some of the people he saw as troublemakers recently..

[howkickassiam]

I heard about that! I was out of town at the time those things happened. I wonder if I would have ended up getting a talking-to too, if I'd been around.

[chenqing_player]

Heh..are you secretly a troublemaker? Should I be worried you'll be starting fights at the club?

[The tone in his voice is clearly joking.]

[howkickassiam]

Such a troublemaker. I don't know how I restrain myself at work at all.

[ His tone, in turn, is clearly joking. ]

[chenqing_player]

tsk tsk..such a shame. Looks like I'm going to have to keep my eye on you. What a difficult task that is going to be.

[He's definitely searching for his clothes now.]

[howkickassiam]

My job is to keep you busy, actually. Don't tell anyone, though, that's a secret.

[chenqing_player]

My lips are sealed. And how exactly are you going to keep me busy?

[howkickassiam]

[ York snickers, but also feels compelled to take a turn back to where things started. ]

Hey, now, you sure you're okay? You switched to teasing me like...like a switch got flipped.

[chenqing_player]

Teasing..flirting..talking..it's all things I know and are good distractions from thinking. It's easier for me to use those to forget then to dwell on what I remember.

[howkickassiam]

Sure, I mean, that all makes sense. Just wanted to make sure you weren't covering up.

[chenqing_player]

I'm not going to go cry in my cereal when I'm alone or anything. The memories are tough but..I'm more interested in the here and now.

[howkickassiam]

That's good. It's very good.

I'm glad you feel better.

[chenqing_player]

Yeah. I think I'll feel even better once I can get back to my place and get a shower. Wash the whole night away.

[howkickassiam]

Good plan.

I'll let you go, I have to get my day started.

[chenqing_player]

[He's already scurrying around finding his clothes.]

I'll see you at work.

And hey..thanks. For checking on me.

[howkickassiam]

You bet.