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[Zach chuckles.]

I'm sure it'll help.

Oh, I did have another question, doc. Pure curiosity. I've talked to Charlie - he's a buddy - and the whole Beckett thing seems weird to me. Not gonna ask him because he wouldn't know, but just in case, do you have any idea why he'd go berserk like that? I mean, you looked after Charlie, maybe you got a clue.

[There's a bit of a pause in the reply.]

MN poisoning seems to have a variety of effects on people. People get sick, they experience pain, some get manic... I think maybe it hits obsessions, too? Beckett thinks he was a vampire back in his world. Or maybe he really was a vampire. I dunno. Point is, he drank blood.

He's been having bad cravings for a while, but they've been getting worse and worse for a while. I think the MN poisoning drove him mad.

I'd prefer you not share that around, though.

[Oh. That explains some things. Not just for Beckett, either, but just...things.]

was just for my benefit. Is it affecting all of us, the poisoning?

I think so. At least from what I've understood? All of us have MN in our bodies. Some people have more of it than others. I'm not sure what causes one person to succumb to it more quickly than others apart from having their Beacon off. Apparently, that's meant to help the Admin sort you out... but it attracts anomalies, so there's a trade off.

[Well, shit. Is he, like. Dying? Like very much dying?]

...my beacon's off. It's never been on. But the only time I asked the admin for my medical records, I got shut down.

Shit, we're all dying, aren't we

[Zach, were you around for the whole 'the world is radioactive and we will all die horribly without the MN in our bodies and proper WiFi reception' part of events? John's glad this is text because Zach can't see the way he's raising a brow judgmentally.]

We're not all dying right at this moment, Zach. Relax. Remember we've got these machines inside us to keep us alive. They've got some nasty side effects, but not everyone gets them, and not everyone has them at the same severity.

[He was trying not to freak out! And then he just...forgot. Shit happened, okay. Don't judge.]

Still can't convince me it's not the Matrix, honestly. The nanobots and the weirdness and the spiral stuff. It's all just so Matrix-y.

Also, we're definitely all dying. But it's okay, doc

Edited 2016-08-23 09:21 (UTC)

[He's judging. Judging so hard.]

I said not dying right now, mate. Take it in perspective. Easier to deal with that way, hmm?

As for the Matrix... I dunno about all that. Seems like it's something more than just that. No idea what, but definitely something more.

Wow, you hanging out with Alfie? Your texts sound like him.

Well, when you find out...let me know. I like the Matrix theory, I can sort of understand it.

[Judging turns to bristling. He's halfway through a response about Alfie not having the market cornered on the word 'mate' before realizing that's probably over-defensive. That gets deleted and replaced with something a little quieter.]

We're both from London, not the poshest parts of it. Bit of crossover there. I know it's hard for Americans sometimes. Sorry about that.

I'll keep you up to date, anyway. Let me know if you need anything else with Kesara and just keep her arm in a sling, all right?

[Now, Zach definitely feels judged. Ah, these stupid Americans. He knows he's not the brightest crayon in the box, but what does Watson expect, Zach's never heard him speak, only Alfie.]

Wasn't an insult, y'know.

If you can see her when you're around, it'd be good. I'll make sure she knows to keep her arm up, and will let Duster and Tifa know to keep on eye on that. I'm leaving the tunnels tomorrow.

Didn't take it as one.

[Yes he did.]

Keep safe wherever it is you're going, though. Weather never does let up around here, but it's rough if you're going it alone.

Edited 2016-08-26 22:12 (UTC)

Not gonna be alone for long. It's keeping me going.

[It's making him oh so very determined. He's got an end goal.]

[That's an... interesting reply.]

Meeting someone special, then?

Very. I wouldn't leave Kesara for just anyone.

[The thought still makes Zach smile to himself.]

Who's the lucky boy or girl?

[Happy gossip here? How rare and precious.]

Edited 2016-08-28 15:38 (UTC)

unsure yet if she can be called lucky - i don't have the best track record.

it's Steph.

Good time to start a new one. Hope it works out, mate. Really, I do. People deserve whatever happiness they can find here.

thanks. we'll see what happens. Just want to make the most of whatever time we have here, considering that, you know. We're all dying.

[Zach chuckles to himself.]

in case you couldn't tell, I'm totally winking right now. Teasing, doc. No dying, I got it.

Well, you know how the song goes?

Always look on the bright side of death.
Just before you draw your terminal breath.

I'm winking, too.

Edited 2016-09-01 03:59 (UTC)

woW, THANKS for the earworm, now im going to be whistling all night and Duster's going to stab me

Damn good song to go out on. Mind, I'd prefer the Final Countdown, myself, but you really can't go wrong with Monty Python.

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