Case 223

[manofgnee]

[Hanna's hanging out in the flower shop, slouching in his chair. He looks...tired.]

You know, I don't know how long I've been here for. At least two years now...maybe three. I don't know.

I just...I'm starting to wonder when I'm gonna go home. If I'm gonna go home. I just...I'm tired, guys. I'm homesick and tired and bored...

[He sighs, standing up and stretching, cracking his back.]

I could use a friggen drink.

Comments

[child_radical]

Try finding a hobby, it's pretty much the only thing you can do aside from working.

[manofgnee]

I have a hobby. Granted, it's more like a very dangerous second job that I sort of suck at, but.

[child_radical]

I make tear gas and explosives in my apartment, can't be more dangerous than that.

[manofgnee]

I go into the Underground and hunt monsters. Since, you know, paranormal investigative jobs don't come around too often here...

[totallyinaband]

I'd go for a drink too, man.

[manofgnee]

You wanna come over?

[totallyinaband]

Yeah sure, man. I can bring the Wii if you want.

[manofgnee]

That'd be awesome.

[totallyinaband]

And, uh, I'm sorry you've been stuck here so long, man.

[manofgnee]

's not your fault. And usually, I like it here. I just get homesick sometimes.

[totallyinaband]

Yeah man. Me too.

[manofgnee]

At least we've got friends here, right?

[totallyinaband]

Yeah. It makes me feel kinda divided about everything. Like, I miss home and my family and friend there and stuff, but like... I've made some really close friends here as well. It's kind of shitty I'm going to forget them all when I go home.

[manofgnee]

I think that's almost worse than being stuck here, you know?

[totallyinaband]

It's all pretty shitty.

[manofgnee]

Well, yeah...at least we get to meet new people here. It's not like being locked in a box or something.

...hey, look at me, I'm thinking positively again!!

[totallyinaband]

Yeah. You guys have really been the highlight for me.

[manofgnee]

You guys make this whole place worth it.

You know, I feel a lot better now.

[totallyinaband]

Glad I could help, Hanna.

[manofgnee]

So, you coming over, or what?

[totallyinaband]

Yeah man, let me get my shoes on.

[manofgnee]

Cool, I'll be waiting.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

Hanna, hey! I've been meaning to catch up with you after that slug thing. How're you doing? Oh, and thanks for not killing me or anything. I really, really appreciate that.

[Oh, wait. There was a post to respond to.]

Would anything that's not alcohol help? Just going off of what I've seen, drinking doesn't solve much of anything.

Video;

[manofgnee]

[Penny! Penny always makes Hanna smile.]

Hi, Penny...good to see you again. Look, I really am sorry about the slug thing...I didn't hurt you, did I?

[He blinks, before remembering that she doesn't remember him...aw...]

I'm just homesick, I think. Nothing too bad.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

No, you didn't do anything you need to worry about. I think you're the most polite slugged person I've ever met.

[Since, you know, the rest weren't so good at not being violent.]

I'm sorry. It must be really hard--knowing that you'll go back someday without knowing when, I mean.

Video;

[manofgnee]

To be fair, I did try to fight it...not easy, lemme tell you. I'm just glad I didn't hurt anybody.

[He shrugs, smiling slightly.]

Yeah. Nobody from my world is here, either, and it's been a...well, long time since I've seen any of them.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

Believe me, I'm glad, too.

You'll get to see them again. Maybe not a for a while, but you will.

Video;

[manofgnee]

How've you been settling in again?

I know that, and it helps to think of that, but sometimes it doesn't feel like enough.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

Fine! Really well, really. It's been... interesting, getting to know people. Re-know. You know.

Would anything help? Like, is there ever anything that takes your mind off of home or makes you feel better?

Video;

[manofgnee]

I do. I'm glad you're settling in okay, Penny.

Well...I dunno. I should probably just get out and do something, try to distract myself.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

Well, thank you.

That sounds like a good idea. Maybe a walk? Frozen yogurt? A trip to the duck pond?

Re: Video;

[manofgnee]

That sounds like a good idea to me. Thanks, Penny.

Video;

[anunluckypenny]

Not a problem, Hanna. I hope something helps.

Video;

[manofgnee]

I'm sure it will. I just gotta snap myself out of it, that's all.

[deadly_legacy]

[She is sorry to hear this.] It hasn't been three. At least... I don't think you were here before me...

[manofgnee]

I've sort of lost track of time. It's probably two...just feels longer sometimes.

[deadly_legacy]

Is it feeling too long?