Anser: Drunk Worm is really cute, you'll have to see it soon.

Worm: Anser thinks I'm drunk. Shhhhhhh, I'm definitely not, I'm just playing it up because it's fun and cute.

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A two hours later the dust has mostly settled, no one movement has been spotted in the rubble. “okay let’s go get conformations on those last two and we can wrap this up”
3/3

Yea need grid square Alpha Charlie 7987 removed from the map. Danger close souther border of the square.
Read back correct, make it disappear.

“orbital bombardment inbound, hunker down.”

The com readout starts again.
‘Damn. Well played’
Explosions fill the landscape and
Air.
2/3

Still watching that same compound in the valley. The Coms read out starts, it’s from Anser. ‘Awwww bet that’s super cute’ “All personal report, are you clear of the target grid square?” The Team reports in, one a time. Adjust coms, “Orbital Fire Control, this is Barber Actual…
1/3

Ander’s Message: At a wedding right now, it's beautiful. There's going to be knife fights!

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“I’ve got a bad feeling about this, compound. They know they’re the only ones left, and they won’t go easy.”

The coms read out starts. A smile briefly cross their face, Anser at a wedding. They are snapped back to reality by a call from the team. “Well that’s a problem.”

Anser's Message: We're running the Kitchen for now. Hattie brought a projector. You're going to love it.
It rained in the Dream today.

Watching over a compound down in the valley, the com read out starts. 'Glad it will still be there when I get home.' "Ah there they are the final two." 'Ooo movie night in the kitchen. I can't wait to get back.' As it reads out the bit about it raining, a soft rain starts. 'Rain on The Dream, wild'

The message from Wash: Heeeey Lou! Wanted to say, thanks for guiding me while we were giving Kruger a new set of lungs. Hope your trip is smooth and - what did those old timey guys say? Fair winds and following seas!

Sitting behind a rock, waiting. The com read out starts. “You’re welcome Wash, hope Kruger is doing okay.” A series of small explosions, a bridge collapse. “Time to go to work.” They get up and leave their cover.

Worm’s Message: mO2 left, I'm trying to keep Anser together, but I don't know if there heart can take any more people leaving and I think I'm starting to crack. Thinking about you brings me some strength, big dog, now fucking get back here already.

Reads a message, “Fucking Hell!” The cargo ramp of the shuttle latches closed, it begins to move off planet. For a moment they consider ordering the shuttle back to The Dream. “Hold on Worm, glad I can help at least a little” they think to themselves ‘3 more & I can go home, just 3, I can do that.’

Anser’s message: Everyone is dressed up. Missing you. Hope you feel pretty in your gear.
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Standing over a prisoner, caked in mud and blood a message reads out in their com. They glance down at their current state. In their head, ‘Not the word I’d of used, but…’ They smile, thinking of all their friends back on the dream dressed to the nines. “Yea, this one, High security transport” ‘4/7’

Anser's Message: I hope you can see the stars where you are.
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The data pad lights up, a message from Anser. Tears well in their eyes yet they refuse to cry.
A whisper "Yea, having to make do without my Starlight though."
Another notification rolls in. "Fuck" They wipe the tears from their eyes, stand and then makes with their way out of the room.
2/2

Sitting in a dark room, staring out an observation window at the stars, planets, and the shuttles moving across the vista. Thinking of their friends back home, of Hats and Anser and the time they shared "stargazing". The worlds promised to Hats, Anser's connection to all they currently gaze upon
1/2

From Anser: You're missing the party tonight, don't worry, I'll take pictures
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Lou glance down at their data pad as the shuttle docks in orbit. A smile fills their face thinking of all their friends dressed up. "Can't wait to see those pictures.' They grab their gear and step off the shuttle in a bustling Faustus Orbital Platform.

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Worm’s message: “Lou, just checking out the new manual, this shit is dense. Wish you were here to help me make sense of it, but I'll struggle on until you're back. Miss ya, big dog.”

It’s raining in the jungle again. As the read out starts for Worm’s message into Lou’s left year. We find Lou, prone looking down the optics of their rifle. Quietly under their breath “Worm, you goof ask Hats. I miss you too…”
they pull the trigger
“two of seven, one closer to going home”

And although I still don't remember what I said, I remember that it was important to you remembering it at the time. So, if it's still helpful, remember that. Someone should and you know it won't be me. Stay safe, find cover, and always wear a hazard suit. 2/2

Soren Flux [🦾CLINIC]:
Lou, I can't remember what I told you but I told you something once and then I reminded you to remember it and you said later that remembering that helped you out. 1/2

While eat dinner with the team, voice to text begins to read out the message in their ear.
Lou’s head tilts to one side like a confused puppy. It takes a minute, but they remember Soren’s advice, they smile and go back to eating.

Message received from Millie:
"Lou, didn't know you, but you helped me in a dark time, I'm not hiding who I am anymore, good luck out there. Maybe we'll cross paths when I leave... "

Sitting under a poncho is the pouring rain in a jungle the data pad glows, Lou looks down and reads the message from Millie while sipping tea. Lou responds in their head,“Glad you’re not hiding anymore. If we meet again, I really hope you’re not on the down range end of my rifle again. Safe travels”