Ninth Gate

[forsometimenow]

[There are a few half-formed words that are crossed out just as quickly as they appear before Jennifer finally finds the right way to start.]

For those who knew them, Samantha Carter and Jack O'Neill have left Paradisa. They were comrades of mine, though I wasn't well-acquainted with either of them, so that and the appearance of that... other me mean I've been quieter than usual. I'm going to try my hardest to not wallow in it, though. [And not wish she'd been quicker to get to know her fellow SGC members. No, certainly not.]

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[whistles_the_blues]

I'm sorry to hear your partners left.

Will you be alright?

[forsometimenow]

I will be, thanks. It's not the first time someone I know has left... I don't think I'll ever get used to it, but I know how to deal, at least.

[whistles_the_blues]

Well that's good. In the meantime, would you like to do something to get your mind off of it?

[It seemed to do some good for Sophie, why not try again.]

[forsometimenow]

Have anything particular in mind? It might do me good...

[whistles_the_blues]

I'm still a little new to the area. How about a walk around and we'll see what we find?

[forsometimenow]

Sure thing. I can at least show you around.

I'm Jennifer, by the way.

[whistles_the_blues]

Sounds good. If we find something you'd like to do along the way, all the better.

I'm Break, pleasure to meet you Jennifer.

Shall we meet in the lobby?

[forsometimenow]

I'm on my way there right now. Thank you, Break.

[whistles_the_blues]

It's the least I can do.

[Not too long after she arrived at the Lobby, she'd hear the light thump of Blues' footsteps. Not long after she'd see a robot in sunglasses and a yellow scarf coming down the stairs.]

I take it, you're Jennifer?

[forsometimenow]

[Jennifer gave a small, shy smile in return and nodded. She couldn't help but notice the sunglasses and scarf, and wondered why he was wearing the former indoors, but figured maybe it was just an odd fashion choice.]

I am. I really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to walk around with a stranger.

[whistles_the_blues]

Don't mention it, I didn't have much going on anyway.

Where would you like to go?

[silentrunning]

[There's a familiar scribbling...]

I'm so sorry, Jennifer. Losing people is so hard, and you have had your share lately.

[forsometimenow]

It feels like that sometimes. Thanks, Chell.

Written

[silentrunning]

[I... don't know how to make anything but cookies, but if you want to come eat cookies with me some time, I could make some.

[She's trying to be comforting, most definitely.]

[forsometimenow]

I'd like that. I'm not much of a cook myself, but I can watch.

[silentrunning]

[Chell sketches a little smiley face into the journal, complete with eyes that are hearts and writes under it.]

All right. That works for me. And I could maybe figure out how one goes about making tea.

[kungfuwitch]

I'm sorry, Jennifer. Do you need anything? Anything at all?

[forsometimenow]

Feel like going for a walk? Blue and I could use the company...

[kungfuwitch]

I would love to. Would you like me to meet you outside?

[forsometimenow]

I'll be there in a moment. Come on, Blue! [An agreeable woof can be heard.]

[kungfuwitch]

[Phoebe grins at the familiar bark and grabs her coat as she heads out the door.

When she sees Blue she waves at the woman walking him since, well, she's never met Jennifer in person.]

Hi!

[shenunigans]

on the bright side you still got me
im not going anywhere
im a parasite

[forsometimenow]

[OK, she has to smile at that, even though you can't see her.]

Well, that is a bit of comfort. I mean that sincerely.

[shenunigans]

wait really
heh
good to know
cheer up bro
maybe youll get more of your broskis soon

[forsometimenow]

You never know, do you? I was lucky to have some of them here to begin with.

[shenunigans]

ohoho
step on the red carpet girl
pretty sure youre ready for a golden globe for positive attitude
because that sure is a legit thing you can get