17 - video/action for the Desert City

[firstaid]

[100% failed filter to Tyr]

[She thought she put a filter on, but in her state, she didn’t quite press the right buttons and this video gets broadcast to everyone.]

Tyr…

[Her voice is unstable, tears and sand streamed all over her face as she sniffs while letting out a few uncontrollable sobs. She’s trying to be strong for him, but it’s hard at this moment when it takes all of her energy to move, and her throat is tight and dry, making it difficult and painful to speak.]

Rita is…

[She can’t even complete the sentence before she starts crying again as she puts her hand over her mouth, accidentally inhaling some sand as she coughs.]

Rita is dead… it’s my fault… I should have been there.

[That’s all she can say before she ends the feed, unable to really face him and the guilt she feels for letting this happen.]

((ooc: confirmation of Rita's death from this post))

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[Video: In Desert City]

[closetpervert]

[He just listens in pure shock as resentment built inside. Balling his hand into a fist, he lowered his head and the device in his other hand to his side. DAMMIT!]

Estelle...

[Video: In Desert City]

[firstaid]

I'm sorry...

[That's all she can say since she knows how much Klarth valued Rita's friendship. All these people... she let down.]

[Video: In Desert City]

[closetpervert]

There's nothing for you to apologize.

[He softly reassured though its evident in his face that he is sad.]

[Video: In Desert City]

[firstaid]

But if I had been there, she wouldn't have died!

[And that is a fact. Estelle could have fought off the monsters for the both of them.]

[Video: In Desert City]

[closetpervert]

That would apply to me as well! If I hadn't been-- Ah... [He caught himself raising his voice and tugged his hat down. That's right if he hadn't been so concerned with his research notes, this...]

Sorry...

[Video: In Desert City]

[firstaid]

[She lethargically shakes her head at him.]

Please, don't be sorry. It's not... your fault.

[Video: In Desert City]

[closetpervert]

[He managed a small if not sheepish smile.]

Then it is not yours either. What's important is we prevent any further casualties. I know well how tough it is, but you must hang in there. You can't lose yourself now.

[Perhaps he was talking to himself here, but a word of encouragement he managed to spew nonetheless.]

[Video: In Desert City]

[firstaid]

I promise that I won’t, Klarth. [Her voice is empty, but it’s a promise she intends to keep.] I’m going to the safe zone now.

[Video: In Desert City]

[closetpervert]

Good. I know you will.

I'll be there in a few as well.

[Video: In Desert City]

[firstaid]

I will see you then.