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I wasn't aware this was a competition, Martin.



[It is absolutely a competition and Elias is delighted to win (!?), but wow what is this about.]


I might need a little more context if you'd like me to properly appreciate my sudden triumph.

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[corkscrewed]

I'm leaving the Barge. Good luck becoming a person who sucks less. I don't care anymore.

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[oh. OH

that's definitely not what Elias was at all expecting.

The urge to turn on the video call and behold this is very strong.]


I didn't realise you were having such a dreadful time here.

nevermind, audio now

[corkscrewed]

[because martin will turn on voice enough to seethe a quiet, congested:]

Fuck you, Elias.

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[ audio will do. Elias takes a moment to ensure his grin won't be heard ]

I'd really rather not, if it's all the same to you. Last hurrahs of that kind rarely turn out well.

[corkscrewed]

A sex joke. Bloody incredible.

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I'm sure I can conjure some empathy, given time.

[ He won't ]

But until then, do let me know what exactly you'd like from me to help your descent into lonely self-pity. You can imagine how curious I am about what it is that has you packing your bags and leaving your former colleagues behind.

Unless they're all joining you to leave together?

[corkscrewed]

Yeah. You caught us. We're all leaving you here.

Jesus, Elias. Why did I think the polite thing would be to say goodbye to you?

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Martin. I'm not sure beginning a conversation with "you win, I'm out" counts as polite.

But if you'd like that, we're all adults here:

We've had very little to do with each other here, and I think that has been for the best for both of us. Even more distance can only be a net positive.

[corkscrewed]

[he's too tired to argue. too done.]

Yeah. I don't know. It just felt-

[weird, leaving without a word.]

I hope you find it, you know. Really. Something worth redeeming yourself for.

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The capacity to leave has proved fairly motivating so far.

[ that counts, right ]

[corkscrewed]

I'm being serious. Jon has faith in you, and I'm trying to have faith in him.

So. I hope you find something real.

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[ martin wtf is that even supposed mean




also: trying to have faith in him? hm.]

What would you suggest? As something real?

[corkscrewed]

Good question.

[listless.]

Maybe pick a football team to really get into.

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[ unexpectedly emotional-- with disgust? ]

I've lived one man's life of fanatical football devotion, thank you very much. Once is quite enough.