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]

[ She sighs, heavy and tired. ]

Don't worry about it. It's fine. Maybe, like- put up one of those...walk don't run signs, or something.

[gymasstics]

Sure. I'll make sure it's bright yellow and everything.

[Safety first and all. Although that reminds her...]

Transmitter-san, can I ask you something? It might not be very sensitive.

[transmittable]

Go ahead. I wouldn't call this whole...everything tactful, so. Fire away, question.

[gymasstics]

I mean... You said you wanted us to live, right? Does it upset you to see us die every week?

[Obviously it's not going to stop her, and there's a reason why this is happening, but... At least they get to see each other and talk to each other about it. The Transmitter doesn't seem to have any company that isn't, well.. The Risen.]

[transmittable]

[ ... ]

Yeah, it does.

[gymasstics]

How do you deal with it? I've been doing my best to keep my spirits up, but... It's really scary if you stop to think about it.

[There's a little bit of nervous laughter. Maybe she shouldn't be talking to the Transmitter about this, but... Oh well, too late now.]

[transmittable]

I... I take every good moment. Every...nice conversation. Like this one. And I savor it.