090 | [Video]

[with_discipline]

[Hi Barge. There's a very serene looking Vulcan on the screen. She isn't quite smiling yet, but it's lying in wait.] In light of the recent flood, if anyone would like to discuss their experiences, I have a good deal of free time on my hands. Slade has slipped into a barge coma, it would seem. I've left him in his room, and intend to check in on him regularly: I believe he would prefer to be there than the infirmary, if that is acceptable.

[And there's the smile.] I'd be happy to speak with anyone who feels it would help them.

[She nods, and leans back, looking satisfied. The rest is directed toward her apparently now vast group of friends, though it's still public.] On an unrelated note, I've considered allowing my hair to grow out. [SHOULD SHE, BARGE?]

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

Talking. I could care less about hair.

[with_discipline]

You may be surprised at how much it may help, Mark. I believe you, in particular, would benefit.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[Oh no you didnt]

I need nothing. Especially from you.

Don't call me Mark again.

[with_discipline]

You need help. A great deal of it, if you can't accept being addressed by your own name.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

It's a name. Its nothing to me except a reminder of my father.

I don't need any help. You are a fool.

[with_discipline]

How is it a reminder of your father? Why is that bad?

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

Do I need a fucking reason?

[with_discipline]

There is always a reason, Mark.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

No there isn't.

How about this reason. People are weak and stupid. I need to rise above my weakness. I'm still trying to learn that.

[And Adam is helping him, derpderpderp]

[with_discipline]

How do you intend to rise above?

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

By acknowledging that you are all worthless and pointless.

This constant fucking judgement. Who says I'm not happy?

[with_discipline]

[D:] You are not worthless, Mark.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

I know I'm not.

I was talking about the rest of you.

[with_discipline]

You said you were still trying to rise above this weakness. I think you're mistaken.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

You rise above any weakness by burying it.

[with_discipline]

No. No, Mark, you must embrace it. Accept it, and live with it. That is being strong.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...You're a fucking idiot.

[with_discipline]

You need to accept other possibilities.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[snarling] such as what.

[with_discipline]

Such as the ones I'm offering you.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...A nice sit down chat.

I'll pass.

[with_discipline]

No. A talk isn't what I'm offering, Mark, not only. You need much more than a 'chat.'

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

You're not making sense.

[with_discipline]

Let me show you.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...What.

What is it you want to show me. What is it, you are so DESPERATE to show me.