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[greatlightother]

[It sounds as if she's just finished crying. There's a clink as she drops a spoon onto a dish and she finally speaks up.]

I said...I hope it goes down. [There's a nervous giggle.] But I don't know where down is. [Pause as the ship rumbles a bit. She takes in a trembling breath.] Looks like I was right, though.

Who knew that I would have them back? Who knew it would work like this?

I looked out my door today and saw the Darkness. I didn't know that Light Sorceress could curse people like this. Because that's what it is, you realize. It's not a flood. It's not...anything the Admiral has done. Condemn him if you like. It's more futile than usual.

[She turns on the camera. Those mentioned in the post who could see the curse will be able to see the vortex around her, invading her room. Barge magic, yeah]

I almost destroyed Moscow last time this happened. Last time, it was unintentional. Last time, they could talk me down from it and I could be saved from their...alternative method. [A bitter laugh.] Death.

They said once you pick a side that you can't change to the other one. Light to Darkness...all of that. I don't see why. It's so much easier to hate like this, isn't it? When you've been pushed so far, when so many people have kicked you in the face, it's easy to fall.

That's what power is, isn't it, O'Brien? [She reaches forward to turn off the transmission before she starts crying again. Then pauses.]

Someone might want to check on Petronilla. [BECAUSE SHE'S NOT. That's all!]

Comments

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[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

What Sveta has done is not deliberate. She said herself that she had no idea that she was capable of doing this.

There are two things I can offer you. Firstly, I can take you to the Enclosure, or ask your Warden to do the same. You will be safer in an open space, and you will pose less risk to others.

Secondly...I don't like to suggest this in circumstances that have come about through no fault of your own. If you are worried that you are a threat to yourself, Level Zero will neutralise your abilities.

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[scarlet-discord.livejournal.com]

She sure acted like she wanted it to happen. She told me I had done things to her to deserve it. That's pure crazy.

M...maybe...I mean, I just have to be away from where I can hurt people. Tony and I went into the CES to practice...

[But the mention of Zero makes her start crying again.]

Please don't put me in a cage. If Zero neutralizes powers then she's the one who should be down there.

Private

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

You make a good point, although the curse may now be something beyond her control.

And nobody will take you down against your will, not for this. I'm sorry to have upset you, Wanda. Speak to Tony. Ask him to take you to the CES - or I can accompany you there now and ask him to join you.

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[scarlet-discord.livejournal.com]

That would probably be too easy...

[She tries to stop thinking about Sveta and the possibility that they may all die.] Just...gotta focus on keeping myself in control.

I...I'll contact him and go down there.

Thanks, Iroh. I'm sorry I shouted.

Private

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

There is no need to apologise, Wanda. These are trying times, especially on those like yourself.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Private

[scarlet-discord.livejournal.com]

Just...know that I'm gonna do my best. I...if something breaks because of me or someone gets hurt, I'll take responsibility.

I...I just made a suggestion to the Sarge. Maybe if this woman starts trying meditation she'll start to get out of the bad headspace? It's a thought. You'd know better than I do.