SWITCHBOARD

[transmittable]

If you'd like to ask the Transmitter something over the phone, go right ahead! The Transmitter will answer the phone as soon as she's available. Leaving messages is impossible, given how old these phones are, but you should be able to reach her at almost all hours.

Comments are screened for privacy; all Patients are offered confidentiality, didn't you know?

Comments

[transmittable]

It is.

[ Her voice breaks. She sounds very tired. ]

It's... It's personal, but... It's very important.

[barehands]

...I didn't mean to remind you of something upsetting. I'm sorry.

[transmittable]

[ A wet laugh crackles with the static. ]

Everything about this is upsetting, it's- it's fine. You didn't.

[barehands]

Are you crying?

[transmittable]

No.

[ ...It's very clear that she is. ]

[barehands]

[She won't call her on it, at least.]

...I hope everything gets less upsetting for you soon. But - can I ask one more question? It's okay if it's something you can't answer, either.

[transmittable]

[ She sniffles, but it gets lost in the static. ]

S-sure. Sure, okay! What is it?

[barehands]

I'll make it quick, I promise. I wanted to know more about, um, the really weird dreams we keep having on Saturday nights.

[transmittable]

...They're memories. They're the memories you lost. I... I've talked to some of the others about it. Inspiring, Undying- they can...back it up.

[barehands]

[There's silence for a few moments.]

Are you sure they're real? One of mine was really...

[transmittable]

I'm almost completely positive.

[barehands]

Almost?

[transmittable]

There's... There's always exceptions... I'm pretty sure, but- maybe. Okay?

[barehands]

Okay.

...I hope you have a better day tomorrow. If there's anything I can do to help you feel better, please let me know!

[transmittable]

...Thanks.

[ Social link up? ]

[barehands]

[Social link up!!]

It's no trouble. I'll talk to you later, then, okay?

[transmittable]

Okay. G'night.