[ After Armada's announcement, of course Lydia feels feels somewhat responsible — but for one in particular who she might have given false hope. Even if her prediction for a casualty count had been right. ]
[ Not that she doesn't know the words I'm sorry is a form of condolences, but she figures it must mean more, coming from a bearer of death herself. Then again, she's also unwilling to accept condolence. ]
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day 80 (so late on this!)
FROM: martin.lydia@cdc.org
I'm sorry.
no worries!
Why?
[ Not that she doesn't know the words I'm sorry is a form of condolences, but she figures it must mean more, coming from a bearer of death herself. Then again, she's also unwilling to accept condolence. ]
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Well you wanted to thank me and I don't think I helped much. So I'm sorry if you lost someone.
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That's irrelevant.
FROM: amber@cdc.org
You gave me the right number. I should still thank you.
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I wouldn't say it's irrelevant. You lost someone, didn't you?
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We all did.
FROM: amber@cdc.org
How would you like me to thank you?
[ One-track mind. This is easier. ]
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Fair point.
FROM: martin.lydia@cdc.org
Only by letting me know you're okay, and if I can try to help you again.
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Can you bring people back from the dead?
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FROM: martin.lydia@cdc.org
Not really part of my skill set.
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Then you can't help me.
[ She may not have meant to sound so curt, but pretending to be civil is difficult in her current state. ]
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FROM: martin.lydia@cdc.org
Then I guess I can't be thanked.
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Do you want to be thanked that much?
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No, I really don't. I just want to help someone.
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Try the next person, Lydia.
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Duly noted.
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