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[chenqing_player]

[Currently sitting in a tiny room with lots of posters of famous performing groups along the wall. There is an obvious loud bass sound that is making the walls practically shake but not loud enough that he can’t talk. Wei Wuxian turns on the video looking a little less then his normal smiling self. He is clearly wearing makeup and glitter is along his cheeks. Dressed perhaps a bit more sparkly then the last time he met most of the people he is talking to.]

I think I've come off a little strong to some people lately..so I wanted to apologize. I've only had one memory so far so I can't really begin to understand a lot. I didn't realize how much of a stress it was or that you could get powers so..

[A knock comes at the door and a voice can be heard, "Xian, you're on in ten!"]

Got it!

[He turns back to the screen with a sheepish look on his face.]

Anyway..if I ever seem too pushy..I guess I just get a little excited sometimes. I've never had a family so to have this group that shares something with me..it kind of felt like I did for the first time. And so I really want to look out for everyone. Even if I haven't really accepted this 'gift' or whatever it is that has been given...if anyone ever needs to talk or just wants a distraction from their memories, you can totally give me a ring.

[He reaches up and rubs the side of his nose with a finger, unsure if he should even really be on the network.]

I guess that's all I want to say..It really is nice to meet all of you on here.

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[bearshermark]

That's really nice of you. And you're a performer? That's pretty cool.

[chenqing_player]

I just think it's good to have friends during this.

Yeah I am! I had a lot on my mind though so I wasn't sure I would perform very well if I didn't..let it out. Does that make sense?

[bearshermark]

Yeah, for sure. I think it's important that we stick together, too. I'm happy to consider you a friend.

[chenqing_player]

Great! My name is Wei Wuxian. What's yours?

[temptationaccomplished]

Let me start by assuring you, he's like that with everyone, assuming it's who I think it is. So I wouldn't take it personally. This has been a [difficult? challenging?] strange past week in many ways.

But that's very kind of you. And I do agree, it has been nice, this sense of community. So I suppose... Welcome to it.

[chenqing_player]

[Oh gawd..how many people know? There is great shame as he hangs his head.]

A-ah..Is he okay? I really just wanted to make sure he got some help.

[temptationaccomplished]

I don't feel like I have a right to discuss his personal affairs on the network without his permission, but he's alive. Thank you, dear boy, for your help and for trying to support him through it. I know you meant well and I'm sorry he wasn't in a position to accept your help.

[chenqing_player]

I feel like I made things worse.. [He sighs but at least he knows now that the man isn't dead in a ditch or something so there is a small bit of relief.]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to apologize some day if he ever lets me.

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[scotch_egg]

[he scowls at this. really he shouldn't have checked his phone but it's a shift change and he'd managed to snag it and secret it on his person. But this! This--!]

There's never an excuse to stalk someone!

[little too strong, his arse]

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[chenqing_player]

[He nearly drops his phone but he fumbles with it for a minute and it takes a long several minutes before he can come back with an answer.]

I know...I'm sorry. I never should have said I'd find you like that and I regret everything.I won't ask you to forgive me..but I still want to keep saying I'm sorry.

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[scotch_egg]

[great. just what he needs. another bloody Fell. would this kid come and cry on him too?

Not if he had anything to say about it]

Fine.

Don't do it again.

This doesn't make us friends.

[the kid had plenty of other people for that]

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[chenqing_player]

I promise and understand!

I will not stalk. We are not friends. I will behave and not pester you.

I'm still glad you're okay.

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[temptationaccomplished]

[What are you doing with a phone. Go back to sleep before your Nurse Ratched comes for you.]

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[serpentinthegarden]

Yes well... it wasn't just you. Several people came on too strong. Seems to be an epidemic of it.

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[chenqing_player]

[He's relieved to see him and should apologize about the voice mail..flooding.]

Coming on too strong..means he has a lot of people who want to look out for him. That can be a good thing, right?

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[serpentinthegarden]

[ Anthony's phone has been blowing up all week. His messages simply joined the horde. ]

It can be.

Except when that drives some one to run around all over bloody New York making it harder to find him before he keels over.

[darkforcerising]

I don't know if I'd call these memories and empathic powers a gift...

[chenqing_player]

It could be the gift that nobody wanted..like the ugly Christmas sweater from a family member.

[He may not have a family of his own but he's seen enough movies.]

[darkforcerising]

Ugly sweaters are fun.

Knowing what everyone around you is feeling is unfun.

[ashenscipher]

Salut, I don't think we have met yet. I'm Bitterblue.

[chenqing_player]

Nice to meet you! I'm Wei Wuxian. Bitterblue..that's a nice name.

[ashenscipher]

It is interesting, ma mere thought it sounded... exotic.

Are you a performer?

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[traceofeffort]

It can... really be a lot sometimes. But it's not as bad as all that, really. And if you mean who I think you mean, I think he might need pushy, between you and me. Whether he wants it or not.

Mostly, I think it just depends on what kind of stuff you're seeing. I generally like my memories, but then I'm an outlier because I'm getting memories of being in a rock band.

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[chenqing_player]

I still shouldn't have pushed so hard..there is a limit and I went past it I think.

My memory was pretty bad but it's good that it seems not everyone has to endure that kind of thing. A rock band sounds like a pretty good memory.

[traceofeffort]

I don't think I did much better. I didn't go over that limit but he sure didn't talk to me, so I don't think it counts.

Yeah, it's pretty good, I'm not complaining. I'm not sure how much help I'd be, but... you okay? With the stuff you saw?