152 DIAGNOSIS

[vicodincrutch]

 Now that I know (whether I want to or not) where many of you are, I am left with a few ponderings. It's what I do. Shut up. I could ramble about seniority, being here way too long and all that fun stuff. I try not to be so self-centered so let's try an angle we can all speak to.

We know this place is called The City, but we don't have a name. We've never had a name. And for that matter we don't have a seal or a flag. Not really a government unless a very fast and loose oligarchy would count.  I'd go as far as to say we aren't even unified enough. And a little hubbub for what? I'm still not so sure. It's great to mill around and break things. Especially to loud music. I was sort of stunned that there wasn't any earlier. I saw the rebels. None of them were as dreamy as what's his face. 

In other news, my dear wing man is on the mend. Everyone should lend him a hand. 

Comments

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[riceballfruit]

Oh, the rebels. That whole thing was very scary!

I do hope your friend will be all right, soon. Was he harmed during the riots?

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[vicodincrutch]

You must have missed the zombies if you thought that was scary.

Yes, please send him a present.

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[riceballfruit]

Oh, no, I was here for the zombies. That was pretty terrifying, too.

What's his name? So I know who to send it to? And where? The hospital?

[dr_conscience]

I'm not doing that badly now.

Not that I'm complaining, of course. The legitimate concern is nice.

[vicodincrutch]

You're so brave, downplaying your struggle.

It's the least I can do.

[dr_conscience]

Oh, I'm sure you could do less if you really tried. Honestly, I'm touched.

[vicodincrutch]

I want you to have free things AND pity if it is a package deal. All the benefits of being a cripple.

[dr_conscience]

[Why do you still give him all these things to read into so much, Greggykins?]

I didn't realize a dislocated shoulder qualified me for the full package deal.

[as_damaged]

Vicarious modelling for learned helplessness, maybe. Unfortunately, this only reinforces it.

[vicodincrutch]

So you put down your torch and pitchfork.

[as_damaged]

Consider the guillotine dismantled.

[vicodincrutch]

Are you going to start a round of Kumbaya? I mean, since the worst is over now.

[as_damaged]

I think I'll pass.

[vicodincrutch]

Okay. How do you deal in a post-revolution world?

[as_damaged]

Oh, I expect we'll all be upset about it for a day or two, then get back to normal. Habits die hard, after all.

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[makingastatement]

So what're you getting at?

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[vicodincrutch]

Which part. There were several points.

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[makingastatement]

Sure it was mess, but it got their attention, didn't it?