It's either this, the nihilist asshole, feeling like I'm on fire, or seeing anyone I touch on fire. I've got a good rotation going, one for every mood.
[Camille just stares a moment, unable to process much of anything.]
You... [Oh. Her ears. Camille is now just left bobbing stupidly in the thick, nasty swamp, probably summoning leeches, but still she has to apologize first.] Sorry! I'm sorry, for a moment you were — you completely on fire.
[Which. Sounds insane. And only reminds her of her own still-screaming burns. Camille grimaces and awkwardly makes for the bank, using elbows to help draw herself free.]
God. Even when you've got a deus ex machina at your fingertips, the world's too fucked to fix. I don't know where to start, Ash. I hope things can change for you. And for all the kids stuck in it with you.
[She purses her lips.]
If you do think of something, let me know? I'm serious. I don't care about who's earned what. I'd rather use it on something that could make a difference, no matter how close it is or isn't to me.
[ sorry i've been the slowest bitch. anyway predictably ash doesn't really react to the touch, but there is a little appreciative feeling emanating from her. ]
... Good. My head is clear, now. But there's also a lot to take in, so it's a mixed bag.
It can be nice. If you can choose when it's quiet.
[There's a streak of melancholy hitting the air between them. Personally speaking, Camille's social net consists of her editor and his wife, who took her in post-breakdown. That's it.
The people here mean more to her than she can say. It'll be gutting to watch them walk away.]
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