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

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[ She lets out a humorless laugh. ]

Yeah, it is. It...used to be nicer, but...well, not anymore. Some mix of location and...awareness.

[imaginex]

I'm a little surprised anything about that could be considered nice.

[A pause]

But it... doesn't sound like... [Another pause, trying to find the words]

Like pain is the point to it.

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[ ... ]

It's not. It'd be better if it was.

[imaginex]

... No.

I doubt it would be.

Don't wish that on yourself.

[transmittable]

It'd be better than what the point to it is.

[imaginex]

I see.

I ... Um, I can only speak from my own experiences, but... regardless, I don't think I or anyone else would wish that torment on you.

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...You're sweet, Committed. It's...thanks.

[imaginex]

... No.

[There's a sad smile in her voice]

I don't know if it's truly that.

I guess I feel better knowing someone else doesn't have to... know what those things feel like.

... Or I hope that's how I feel.

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I don't know how you define it, but...I think that sure sounds like being a sweet person.

[imaginex]

[... She might've walked into that one, but at least it makes her smile more honestly]

Thank you.

I'll talk to you later, alright? Please feel free to call if you need anything.

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I'm not really supposed to...

[ ... ]

Thanks. Bye, Committed.