audio;

[overdraws]

[ Allison sounds kind of pensive, and she's actually hesitated asking this question directly on the network in the first place, but at the same time, she wants an answer and isn't sure anyone from home can give it to her. If she's going to worry them anyway, she might as well get one, right? ]

So, how does time work here? Back home, it was November, and I've been here at least three jumps... so I guess it would be.. [ She counts silently for a second. ] March? Which means I missed my birthday. Is that how it works?

[ She goes to end the call, but doesn't end it before people can hear her mumble: ]

I never thought I'd get to see it.

Comments

text. locked.

[iceboxed]

[text, because that last line killed him and there's no way he can keep that out his voice if he stuck to audio]

it works however you want it to

do you want to do something?

text. locked.

[overdraws]

I don't know. Would it be worth it?

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[iceboxed]

if you'd enjoy it sure

voice.

[debts]

Happy birthday.

[ There's a trace of something a little dull, something that suggests that 'happy' is probably a big assumption to make, considering where they are. ]

voice.

[overdraws]

...Thanks. I think.

[ She certainly doesn't sound happy about it. ]

voice.

[debts]

Eighteen?

[ She hears that's supposed to be a good age. ]

[audio]

[jurisimpudent]

All evidence seems to indicate that time does not progress at home. So you have not precisely missed it, no.

[ He's helping!! that's definitely helpful right ]

[audio]

[overdraws]

But I've still been here a while, so it's still passing, right? [ Now she's thinking about it. And her head kinda hurts. Lydia's way better at this kind of stuff than she is. ]

[audio]

[jurisimpudent]

For you, yes. But not at home. At home, everything is the same, and if you return home, you will return to the moment you left.

voice;

[doggedly]

Actually, it means you've had at least four birthdays, but you're not any older. Is this your way of trying to get birthday parties out of us?

voice;

[overdraws]

You've discovered my master plan.

voice;

[doggedly]

Knew it. Why is it always the greed that gets 'em? It's li▓▓▒░


[unaware of the break of static he doesn't try to repeat himself or anything. you will never know what it is li.]

auggielocked;

[altercate]

[ he didn't miss that mutter, but. ]

There aren't rules. But there aren't a lot of birthday parties up here either.

auggielocked;

[overdraws]

Is it even worth it? Celebrating, I mean.

auggielocked;

[altercate]

I can't answer that for you. [ derek hasn't been celebrating anything, but he wouldn't have at home either. ] Do you think it's worth celebrating?

Audio

[acapriciousthing]

It can work that way if you want it to. Happy birthday.

Audio

[overdraws]

...It's just weird. Thanks, I think.

text.

[forgodssake]

time passes here, does it not? we heal and we progress as people
for all intents and purposes

but if you are sent home the usual way, it will be as though this place never happened
you won't remember it and time will not have passed
and you'll celebrate this past birthday again for the first time

mind you
I do think most put that sort of thing in a sort of personal suspension

text.

[overdraws]

actually I won't, I don't think
I guess it just seems weird to spend time here and not at least mark the days? months? somehow.
I guess I want some kind of normalcy.
but thanks, I think :)

this is super belated, i know. no hard feelings if you'd rather not start now!

[alsohawkeye]

[ Kate's not sure that math is right, but it's that last little mumble that has her actually responding. ]

Which one is it?

no worries!!

[overdraws]

Eighteen.

[sacrifica]

Is there a date her or does everyone use when they were from?

[overdraws]

The general consensus seems to be whatever you want, I guess. [ There's a hint of a smile in her voice. ] So whatever works for you?

audio.

[de_void]

Man I can't believe I forgot I'll have to raid the bar.

You're cool with a belated birthday right?

audio.

[overdraws]

Yeah, sure. [ She sounds... well, she actually sounds a little unsure, but. She can't say no to her friends. ] Don't get in trouble, though.