[ visually, they are only here sometimes, since they just flicker in once in a while. :( but, when they can be seen, their attention is always on him, a wistful expression. they probably do try and reach for his hand again and only frown when it goes through. this sucks! ]
It's... at least something. Even if I wish it could be more. [ ... ] It's really good to hear you again, Jonas.
[ this sucks! he is busy chomping at the bit and being fucking mad they aren't really here, it's fine. he does try to hold their hand a few times but continues to frown softly. ]
It's good to hear you, too. Even if I can't always see you. I...you guys were trying to tell us we'd see you soon, but I didn't think it'd be like this.
[ noo my heart is breaking. it didn't work the first time, and yet here they are still trying. as if maybe it could be different after some time. they look a bit dejected. ]
Maybe because you're the source of concentration, that's why your side comes so clear and consistent with both voice and appearance compared to us... [ it's a quiet thought, though they sound tire. ] No, we did not think it'd be like this either. We were just as surprised as the rest of you.
[ they're doing their best. eventually...he does drop his hand because nothing is sticking. ]
Do you think it'd be the same if you tried it? I don't even know if you can try it. Something happened with our Player pins right before we were able to see you guys.
We haven't noticed anything different on our side, so I don't think it's something we can do, no.
[ their head tilts, bringing their arms around themselves with a thought. ] Kaveh said the same thing, that he noticed something different with the Player pins... when you concentrate, it's on them, right? And that's how you're able to hear and kinda see us..
Yeah. They like...kinda glowed for just a little bit. And it felt like as long as we concentrated, we could tap into something else. We didn't know the something else would be you guys until you suddenly started popping up everywhere.
[ he looks at his phone when they speak, blinking a little. ]
Good to know. I would still prefer seeing you in person--or, well, whatever you would call this. But if we need to I can keep up with text. As long as keeping you here like this really isn't damaging to you somehow.
I'm not going to promise you that until we know for sure when you're coming back to us, Setsu. [ he is just. ignoring the rest of that to focus on that. he doesn't necessarily care if he's pushing hard. they want their friend back. ]
...Were I in your position, I would say the same so. I understand. [ they can't really argue against it. ] Hopefully we'll find a way to make this easier later in the week.
See? I doubt the answer would change for Alex and Kazuki either. All of us are pretty focused on what we want by now. Nothing will change that no matter how much work we might have to put in to make it happen. But it's not like it was possible before. Maybe an easier route does exist somewhere.
[ the mods really pulled a fast one huh. their image shows them peeking at him before looking off to the side. ]
There probably is... I just wish it was sooner rather than later. [ unfortunately their thoughts bleed through the connection, which they don't realize. Feels like I'm running out of time. ] But I'm sure we'll find it.
We all do...[ but he hears the thought and he frowns. ] We'll be okay. We still have some time before the game's officially over, and with the work you guys are doing and what we're doing we'll do what we can to make it right.
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It's... at least something. Even if I wish it could be more. [ ... ] It's really good to hear you again, Jonas.
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It's good to hear you, too. Even if I can't always see you. I...you guys were trying to tell us we'd see you soon, but I didn't think it'd be like this.
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Maybe because you're the source of concentration, that's why your side comes so clear and consistent with both voice and appearance compared to us... [ it's a quiet thought, though they sound tire. ] No, we did not think it'd be like this either. We were just as surprised as the rest of you.
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Do you think it'd be the same if you tried it? I don't even know if you can try it. Something happened with our Player pins right before we were able to see you guys.
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[ their head tilts, bringing their arms around themselves with a thought. ] Kaveh said the same thing, that he noticed something different with the Player pins... when you concentrate, it's on them, right? And that's how you're able to hear and kinda see us..
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[ do it. please do it. ghost hang up. ]
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I would never stop or get distracted if it means keeping you with us.
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Jonas... [ softly. ] Well if you do get tired, as I told the rest of the team, I can just stop and wait while I resort to messages. Let me...
[ Their image shows them pulling something up and... Jonas will get a little notification on his phone.
from username minion2:
It still works the same as the messages before but seems to be without much delay. 🌌 ]
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Good to know. I would still prefer seeing you in person--or, well, whatever you would call this. But if we need to I can keep up with text. As long as keeping you here like this really isn't damaging to you somehow.
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You're the one that's concentrating so just... don't push yourself too hard. [ and softer ] Promise me you won't.
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I'm not going to promise you that until we know for sure when you're coming back to us, Setsu. [ he is just. ignoring the rest of that to focus on that. he doesn't necessarily care if he's pushing hard. they want their friend back. ]
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a soft sigh. ]
...Were I in your position, I would say the same so. I understand. [ they can't really argue against it. ] Hopefully we'll find a way to make this easier later in the week.
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See? I doubt the answer would change for Alex and Kazuki either. All of us are pretty focused on what we want by now. Nothing will change that no matter how much work we might have to put in to make it happen. But it's not like it was possible before. Maybe an easier route does exist somewhere.
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There probably is... I just wish it was sooner rather than later. [ unfortunately their thoughts bleed through the connection, which they don't realize. Feels like I'm running out of time. ] But I'm sure we'll find it.
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