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[greatlightother]

[Friend/Acquaintance Filter- this is SUPER generous. If you’ve EVER had a decent conversation with her, consider yourself on it.]

Once upon a time… [She laughs a bit here.] Now that just sounds silly, doesn’t it? I always wanted to live in a fairy tale, but…well, the last one I went to wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. But I always did that at one point in my life. Think of things as better than they really are, I mean.

This place has changed me. Not…for the better, either. I don’t think that way anymore. And…that’s no me.

So I’m leaving. And I really wish I could stay, but I let this place break me. Something I saw coming a long time ago, honestly. I’ll miss you all, but I need to face my life again. Or at least attempt it.

[Infirmary Filter]

It's been a pleasure working with all of you. I know that we have seen our ups and down and that you will continue to see those ups and downs, even after I'm gone. The infirmary has been a source of pride for me and a way for me to go and escape. Just don't forget why we're all really here- to help people. That's it. That's all we have to do.

I'm sorry to leave you right before something happens- but that's just it...something always happens. There will never be a good time. But you're all capable doctors and healers of some kind. You can face whatever happens.

[Private to Four]

Can I ask for one last ride, Doctor?

[Private to O’Brien]

Last chance, comrade. I’m not going to play anymore.

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[toldastory]

Presents. I got it when I was home. [When she went home and got married, of course. The silver paper had stars on it, and it was tied with a gold bow. Inside there was a necklace with a small crystal on the pendant end.]

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

[Sveta opened it carefully, pulling out the necklace with a small laugh.] Oh, it's beautiful, Martha. Thank you.

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[toldastory]

Cup your hands around it, and look into it.

[When she did, there would be a little bit of light that only Sveta would see.]

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

[Sveta did as she was asked, gasping a bit as she saw the light.] Oh! What...is it magic? [She looked again, just to make sure.]

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[toldastory]

Yep. It should work just for you. It's got flesh memory. So you'll always have a little bit of light wherever you go. And it'll only work for you, so you don't need to worry about anything.

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Martha. Really. [She stood up and put it on top of her desk.] I'll take it with me.

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[toldastory]

Of course. I'm going to miss you so much, you know.

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

I will miss you, too. All of you. But this is the best thing for me. And...that's what I've forgotten about. Doing things for me.

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[toldastory]

[Martha got up and hugged her.] I know it is. I know you're going to go and be happy. And that's what we all want for you.

You deserve it.

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

I appreciate that. [She hugged her back.] Be good, Martha, okay?

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[toldastory]

I always am, love. [Martha smiled, and she touched her friend's face.]

Just have an amazing, fantastic and brilliant life.

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

Of course I will. [She kept her smile for a few moments.]

You, too.

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[toldastory]

Of course I will.

Maybe I'll see you again sometime, yeah? If you're ever in Loch Walton, Scotland in 2008, look me up.

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[greatlightother.livejournal.com]

Oh, you look me up. If I'm still around in 2008, we'll see each other, maybe. [She gave her a reassuring smile.]