004 | dictated

[alwaysaquestion]

[She was kicking herself for not noticing sooner. How something so important could have went by unnoticed was impossible for her to understand. Even when she'd gone a few days without hearing from Charlie, she never even suspected that it could be because he'd left. But now she knew, and it was like she let him die all over again.

She opened the journal and when she spoke, her voice trembled slightly.]

Charlie is gone. I just want to let anyone who knew him know.


[ooc: okay so Renee is not in a very good place right now. She'll probably be holing herself up in her room to brood. I encourage the people close to her to come and cheer her up...if they can. >>]

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dictated, because frogs can fix most anything

[flailingfelt]

Was he a friend of yours? ... I'm sorry, Renee...

dictated;

[gevurah]

[ She doesn't say anything for a while, wondering how to approach this. She's not up to having a conversation, but she does mean this when she finally speaks: ]

I'm sorry, Renee.

dictated;

[bloodsugar]

[he doesn't recognize the voice... hm; but she sounds... ;(]

...I'm sorry.

Were you a friend...?

[Renee]

[knightprodigy]

I'm sorry, Renee. I'm here if you need to talk or- anything, really. Just give me a shout.

Renee

[likethetragedy]

Sorry.

dictated

[alwaysaquestion]

[It's awhile before she's able to pull herself together enough to reply.]

Yeah, he...was one of my best friends. [And now he's dead. Again.]

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

[She doesn't reply for a long time. She doesn't know if she can deal with Charlie leaving and Kate at the same time. But eventually she just decides to keep her reply simple and honest.]

Me too.

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

Yeah, I was. [Her voice catches a bit on the 'was'.]

[Renee]

[alwaysaquestion]

Thanks Dick. I think I'd rather be alone right now though.

Renee

[alwaysaquestion]

I am too.

dictated;

[bloodsugar]

[to sound that upset -- she must... know, right? that he's...]

I'm... sorry. [there isn't much consolation in something like this, is there? not many words that can be said.]

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

Did you know him well?

dictated;

[bloodsugar]

Mm, Charlie -- [was? ...that doesn't seem right] ...is one of my best friends in Paradisa.

Were you close?

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

Uh, yeah, he...saved my life a while back. We're from the same world.

He was the greatest friend I ever had.

[gevurah]

[ She has nothing else to add, so she closes the journal. ]

dictated;

[bloodsugar]

[same world...]

From Gotham? [wow. no wonder she sounds crushed ;(]

Renee

[likethetragedy]

Do you need any company?

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

Yeah. I grew up there.

[She wasn't usually so forth coming, but these were special circumstances.]

Renee

[alwaysaquestion]

No. I'm alright.

[But she's really not. :c]

Renee

[likethetragedy]

[She's gathering that. Subtly trying to lure her out is a go.]

If you change your mind I could go for some coffee. Have you ever been to WildKat's?

dictated;

[bloodsugar]

Mm, I see... Charlie and Miss Kate have told me quite a bit about it. It seems to be a rough sort of place to live...

--Ah! I'm... sorry. This is rude, isn't it? We haven't even made introductions and I'm asking twenty questions...

dictated;

[alwaysaquestion]

No, it's fine. It's no secret that Gotham is seen as a cesspool of villains and the worse kinds of crime.

...I'm Renee.

Renee

[alwaysaquestion]

[Leaving her room and being around people doesn't seem like a great idea. But on the other hand...coffee.]

No, I haven't...coffee sounds good.

Renee

[likethetragedy]

[She's happy the bribe seems to work.]

I could walk you there or we can meet up. Your choice.

Elektra i just noticed my fail

[alwaysaquestion]

[She's silent for a moment, thinking it over.]

We can meet. I just need to know where it's at.

[flailingfelt]

Oh ... that's terrible, Renee. ... Do you want some company? I could come see you.

[alwaysaquestion]

No, I-[discreet sniff.]-I'll be fine. Thanks for offering.

Renee

[likethetragedy]

[She's writing down the address and some easy to follow directions from the castle grounds on!]

Is that alright?

dictated; filtered to Miss Renee

[bloodsugar]

Miss Renee; it's nice to meet you...!

I'm Abel. Father Abel Nightroad, at your service.

dictated; filtered to Father Abel

[alwaysaquestion]

It's nice to meet you too. Though I wish it was under better circumstances.

...You some kind of priest?

Elektra

[alwaysaquestion]

[She glances over the directions.]

Yeah. I'll see you soon



[ooc: action or hand wave?]

filtered forever... <:

[bloodsugar]

I won't argue with those sentiments, Miss Renee... [sob. ;(]

Mm! I run the church in the Satis tower... have you ever been?

filtered forever

[alwaysaquestion]

No. I...I haven't been to church in a long time.

[flailingfelt]

You're welcome. ... I'm around if you need me, Renee.

[bloodsugar]

Well... we could change that, if you'd like? Maybe have some tea?

[alwaysaquestion]

Uh...sure. I'd like that. When did you have in mind?

[Dick]

[knightprodigy]

You got it. Take care, Renee. You know how to find me.

[bloodsugar]

Whenever you'd like! For a friend of Charlie's, I'll make the time.

[alwaysaquestion]

How about tomorrow afternoon?

[That will give her time to pull herself together.]

[bloodsugar]

I'll be ready for you, Miss Renee.