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♕ 8th - video - sweet dreams

( several months ago, elizabeth accidentally over-shared in the form of broadcasting a very personal tragedy across the network. since then, she has quietly been practicing to hone this 'gift'; to benefit those upon the ship rather than simply herself. and today, there is proof that her efforts have found some level of success.

she is pale, her eyes wide and unfocused while the images play out before her mind. from them, she can parse that what she sees is taking place somewhere within the ship. where, she has no idea, exactly. a confined space is all she can make out. that is not what alarms her, however. there are—are they animals, or people—tearing each other apart.

"i should never have trusted you!" comes through, among other insults and hurtful things the individuals snarl at each other as they battle. she has seen blood and battle and death, and yet nothing approaches this level of savagery. the sight of it alone is enough to cause her eyes to widen further, and for her to clench her fists at her sides. in a moment or two, the vision passes and she seems to regain lucidity; but not her composure.

elizabeth is visibly shaken by this point, and her eyes are suspiciously bright. with tears, anxiety, or fear? one may guess any of them and be correct. )

Anyone who is affiliated with Security, I beg of you, please aid these people! There are a great many of them and they are ripping one-another to pieces.

( quite literally, if her expression of horror is any indication. her voice pitches higher, as her alarm grows. )

I know not where they are, but they are confined together and can neither flee nor leave their location. Should nothing be done, they will die horribly. I have seen it.

( and what she sees always happens unless it is caught beforehand. but that is the tricky part, because: )

Whether or not this has already come to pass is unknown to me. In case it has not, their lives may yet be saved. It is certainly worth the effort to try.

Those of you whom cannot defend yourselves, please remain hidden until this passes. Should we be fortunate, it will be soon.

( her image does not linger overlong upon the network before the feed is cut. she would rather not break down in front of everyone. )

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Nova Prime with security. Will be on the lookout, ma'am. Thank you for the warning.

Thank you, sir. I shall pray for their souls and that He might grant you the speed required to stop this before we have a bloodbath on our hands.

[ Blink. Blink. He smiles a little. ]

Thank you. It would be well if it can be stopped beforehand.

Other than... knowing that, are you all right?

This.. gift of mine as some call it is difficult in that I am not always shown what is yet to occur. I shall remain hopeful that it is the case in this instance, however. It was an awful sight, sir.

( he appears kind and genuine, and she smiles a little bit. no, she isn't fine. but others are feeling worse, and there would be no grace or kindness in inferring otherwise. )

Yes. You are most kind to ask. And what of you, if I may ask?

Yeah, I don't think I've ever known anybody with any kind of prescience who actually liked it.

[ He smiles back, and shrugs. It's not hard to be genuine with people who are trying to help. And every little bit may count. ]

I've been myself, and I'll count that as a win. Consider me all right, for now. Bad dreams a few days ago, but that's all they stayed.

You know of others who can see such things? ( she nods her head sagely, feeling a little bit curious despite herself. ) Do their visions consist only of terrible things, or do they at times contain more palatable events?

( if anyone had been hurt on account of her being too afraid to speak up, she would never have forgiven herself. whether they be animals or people, they do not deserve such a fate as that which she'd seen.

lizzie tips her chin up bravely, and smiles a little once again. )

I am glad for that, sir. Too many have been toppled low by the foul magic of this ship in recent months. Please, have a care with your safety. I would not wish to hear of you having come to harm.

Not here, no, but the universe - my universe - has its fair share of seers and more. And... sometimes it's horrible things. I think those are the ones they need to say something about, so people can do something about them, you know?

[ Rich bows his head a little, though it's with a bit of a smile. ]

You can call me Rich. And be careful yourself, too. I'm - tougher than I look, but thanks, anyway.

Yes, indeed, I do. All I tend to see is bloodshed and death. At times I worry that that which befell Cassandra of Troy may befall me at some point.

( also, it would be nice to have some pleasant things to report. and he is being very kind, more than enough to get her to smile again. )

And you may call me Elizabeth. We are well-met. I do not at all doubt your capabilities, but I will still be concerned until I know that you are safe.

I, myself shall remain in my chambers so as I might remain so.

I think people wouldn't listen to her because she was cursed, not because of what she foretold. And, if I recall correctly, it was to their loss.

Good to meet you, Elisabeth. And thanks. Maybe when this fit of... madness is over, I'll come asking if, since your visions are all about horrible things, it gets made up by nice things in reality, sometimes!

Elizabeth! Are you all right? [ She looks terrible, the other Elizabeth thinks, wringing her hands. ] Is there anything I can do to help?

[ She herself hasn't been affected by the event, but all the same... ]

I am well, I thank you. ( or rather; she will be once all this is over, these people are safe and she can relax. ) Would you sit with me here a while, Elizabeth?

( because while neither of them may be able to help the poor souls lost in battle, she, herself can certainly use some company. )

I would most appreciate it.

Of course. Where can I find you?

[ She doesn't believe that the other is well, but that won't stop her trying to cheer her up. ]

My bedchamber is located here: ( and she sends the next bit in text. ) 001 » 116

I thank you once again, Elizabeth.

[ It takes her a bit of time to navigate the ship's corridors, but Elizabeth does manage to find the other woman's room. Without hesitation, she raps lightly on the door. ]

Elizabeth? It's me... well, the other Elizabeth.

( the door opens after a moment or two pass to reveal lizzie, looking somewhat fatigued and worn. nevertheless, she smiles for elizabeth. )

You are most welcome. May I call you Bess? And you may call me Beth if it pleases you to do so.

I've never had a nickname before. [ She says it thoughtfully, but quickly adds: ] Oh, but I don't mind! Bess and Beth it is. That should make things easier from now on.

Do you like it? ( the thought makes her smile quietly, despite the lingering horror clouding her mind. ) I agree, though perhaps sometimes we might still seek to confuse others for fun if you would like to do so.

When a relation of mine, also with the same name as ours was present, she thought the idea quite grand and amusing.

I do. [ She notes the flickers of unease, but doesn't bring it up quite yet. ] I would like that! It could be fun!

[ Thank goodness for Elizabeth--Beth--who seemed so close to her already despite their limited interactions. ]

Really, you know another Elizabeth?

Your ability?

[Time is short, so Mystique's message is proportionately-- but her contact information will be familiar to the girl.]

One of them, yes.

( she does recognize raven's number, so she's not put off in the least. )

I didn't know you had more than one.

Thanks. Gonna go check up on people then.

Several, all differing from one-another but tied together by a common thread: magic. I believe the term "witch" applies to me.

Very well. Should you require any aid, you need only to ask.

Where are you?

My bedchamber.

I'm coming to see you, okay?

( Not that there was really an option there she was already oon her way )

Very well.

( to be truthful, elizabeth appreciates this very much. not because she is seeking comfort, but because right now, being alone is the last thing she desires. )

( It isn't too long before there's a 'knocking' at the door. She's worried, girl )

Elizabeth?

( if she could have left the door open, she would have. but when the knock comes, lizzie at once sets aside the embroidery she'd turned to as a distraction, and opens the door. elena's face is a welcome sight, and she smiles a little bit upon seeing her on the other side. )

I did not mean to cause you any concern, Elena. Forgive me.

No, I just wanted to make sure that you were okay.

( Trying to downplay her worry. 75% failing at it )

Your message didn't sound that great.

Truly, you have a good and kind heart. I could not ask for a better friend.

( she is totally failing at putting her public face on to dispel elena's concern at the moment, so they are square and even. elizabeth stands aside, and waves a hand to invite the young woman inside.

when the door closes behind them, she allows the smile to ease from her face, and she sighs. )

It is ever thus when I have such visions. Death and suffering are the sole content of them. It is.. difficult. But it seems further removed when I am in such fine company.

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