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[At some point, there'll be a small satchel bundle left outside of Bethany's room. Inside will be a pendant and a scarf for her, left with no name attached.]

Bethy, it's Garrett. I'm...alive. [He can't quite bring himself to lie and say he's okay, but that's pretty close! And also true.] ...Somehow. I'd like to see you, if you have time. [There's a small pause as he seems to be pondering something, then adds:] I love you. [Since he doesn't say it often enough. And it's scary to think of a reality where it wouldn't even occur to him to say it, because he couldn't feel it.]

[--end voice mail--]

Bethany? Are you around? I need to talk to you.

[ There's a bit of a pause, and then a second text comes in ]

Please.

Hi how are you! My name is Hilary. Your brother Garrett said I could stay with you for a few days since I'm kind of homeless, and I just wanted to make sure he cleared it with you, first.

Bethany, did I just hear what I thought I heard and if I did just hear what I thought I heard, why in the void did I not hear it from you?

Edited 2013-06-14 06:27 (UTC)

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[voice mail] (slightly backdated)

[ text ] forward-dated a few days because can't stop won't stop

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voicemail | backdated like a Hawke (1/3 shh)