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[lacksgrace]

[ When the video flickers into focus, Bells' face is relatively well-lit compared to some of the other times he's used the network. His expression is a bit lax. ]

Hey, so. Uh. Been a while, I guess. Name's Bells in case anyone was wondering. [ Probably not, so he moves on pretty quick. ] I get that a lot of shit's happened recently, and yeah, it sucks. But it's not like we have control over that kinda stuff, right? I mean, we can't really order around the guys who think they're running this boat. We just take it, and bitch about it after it's all over.

...here's the thing though. [ And the feed draws in a little closer toward him when he moves it, mouth twisted down into a frown. ] There are some things we can.

Like, uh, I dunno. The fact that some of us aren't human and some of you are. Didn't think it was a thing until-- [ He shrugs. ] Point is, we don't have to do this whole trust, no-trust thing. We're supposed to help each other, not try to kill someone because they're different or you're too damn stubborn to ask for help when you've got a problem you can't figure out on your own.

Is that what friends do for each other? [ The frown is deeper now, and he's quiet for a while, dropping his gaze to the side for a second as he tries to figure out what else it is he wants to say. ]

Anyway. This place's bad enough without all that. Hiding what you are is just gonna lead to a lot more problems than coming clean. So, if you need something, don't be shy. Someone's gonna listen, and if they don't, fuck 'em. You'll find someone who will.

[ This has been a passive-aggressive announcement by one pissed off angel. He rolls his eyes and adds a bit more before ending it there: ] Think about it.

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[indestructigirl]

[A nod.] It's usually complicated. That's why I'm trying to only focus on my own stuff.

And it's probably a little of both, honestly. Plus, sometimes personalities just clash and, well, there are jerks just about everywhere. I don't see why here would be any different.

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[lacksgrace]

[ There's an actual grin at that. ]

Guess it wouldn't be. But I think it's more about getting people to see both sides. You know? It's not like we need to kill each other when the ship is trying to do that for us. [ A breath. ] I'm not human, but I like 'em well enough that I don't wanna see that.

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[indestructigirl]

[She gives a slight snort and nods.]

Believe me, I get it. I've been neck-deep trying to get my bio-dad and uncle to see the other's side of their issues. It's exhausting. [This, coming from a girl who doesn't physically get tired like others.

Also, slight eyebrow quirk at his last comment.]

If you aren't human, what are you? Just out of curiosity.

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[lacksgrace]

[ Bio-dad??? He just gives her a look and then shrugs. ]

It can be, yeah. Does that mean they're here with you? [ Which is kind of lucky. Maybe. There's just a hint of amusement at her question too. ] I, uh. I'm an angel.

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[indestructigirl]

What?

[Claire has no idea what to make of that. At all. She's clearly distracted when trying to answer his question.]

Um, yeah. They're both here. Nathan and Peter. Petrelli. [Quickly added because focus, what is that?] Did you just say you were an angel?

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[lacksgrace]

[ He doesn't know either of them. Or if he's spoken with them, he hasn't caught their names. He laughs at the way she phrases that though. ]

That's what I said. You need me to repeat it?

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[indestructigirl]

No. That's just... I mean... [Full stop. Try again, Claire.]

Honestly? Until pretty much right this second, I wasn't even sure angels existed.

[But hey, she believes him, at least. Because seriously, who would lie about something like that?]

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[lacksgrace]

I kinda get that a lot, so you wouldn't be the first. And even then, people really don't wanna believe it. [ A laugh. ] But I don't see the point in lying about something like that.