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Elaina Hyde

Elaina Hyde

@mselainahyde 3 years ago

\*Elaina hasn't come out of her room often for a few days, mostly just for food and sweets (and Catt's birthday). She's just... been in her room. Informing you.\*

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HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Do you need someone to go talk to her?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

(That would be great. Or you could catch her sneaking out for food.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

That might be better for her, I'll wait for her to come out.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(Coolio!)

\*Elaina was sneaking downstairs for a quick meal.\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( At the same time, a curvy strawberry blond also wanders out to the kitchen for a glass of water. Warm brown eyes look up, curiously studying the girl.

Downcast, lethargic, an air of melancholy with movements a touch on the careful side.

He waits until she enters the kitchen.

Calmly. )

Good evening.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she jumped and looked at him\* h-hello... um... \*she tried to get her food quickly\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It's okay, I don't bite! You can stay here if you like

( He smiles warmly at her. )

I haven't seen you around much, though I suppose that is more owing to the fact that I'm new here. Fascinating place, isn't it?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she nodded, slowing down\* it's wonderful... everyone here is amazing. I hope you like it here. I do.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It's a rather large world you've all built in here. So many complexities, so many contradictions, so many different ideas...

...but what I've seen of it is wonderful. Each element melts together like a tonic chord.

It's so incredible to see the community you've created.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Oh, I didn't do anything. I'm just here because of Helen... Usually a bother more than anything...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

You are not a bother!

I rather like your company and I'd be willing to bet that the others think precisely the same of you

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

But I'm always causing trouble...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Are you?

( He leans in, propping his chin on a hand. )

What sort of trouble?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Trouble like... \*she looked down\* letting a woman who loves to torture people out of her room.

... multiple times.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I find that those sorts can be rather convincing. It's only natural to believe in the best parts of people.

Multiple times.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

It wasn't that... she promised I would see get to see Helen.

I did not.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

She used Helen against you- a double cross.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she nodded, looking a little upset with herself.\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It was a mistake, your Achilles' heel so to speak.

One can hardly blame you for that.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she nodded, but didn't look so convinced.\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

We are all only human.

....Were you doing your best?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I don't know... I don't know what I was doing... I just missed her... so much...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I think you answered that question then.

I like to think that everyone tries their very best.

Some of our bests are not as good as other times we do our best, but we are always putting in the effort and that's what really counts.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Hm. I guess that makes sense... \*she shrugged a little.\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( He pauses for a moment, eyes reading the gesture like the page of an invisible book. )

Even though it's not your fault, it's still okay to feel guilty. Your emotions are perfectly valid and I just want you to know that you don't need to punish yourself for them because you are loved!

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I... I know, but I still feel bad... people got hurt... people died... and it's my fault.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Do you know how you began to feel the need to blame yourself?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

No... I just... it's my fault... I told Helen to take the serum...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

and why's that?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I didn't want to do it...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

But why did you want her to take the serum?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I wanted to show my family that I found the serum... I wanted them to like me...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

So you did it out of a need to feel accepted. How perfectly human!

Did you know what the serum would do?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I did... I didn't know that I would feel terrible after...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Of course you didn't!

If I may offer some insight, here's what I think happened:

You had a lapse in judgement, fueled by your feelings of inadequacy, and you made a big mistake, followed by a few smaller mistakes, possibly also fueled by these feelings.

Does that sound about right?

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I... I think so... \*she went quiet, thinking. She wasn't sure she understood fully, but she kind of got it...\*

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

You need to address these feelings, really notice them and...

...learn to forgive yourself.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she nodded slowly\* I understand...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It will take time, it's not easy I know...but we're here for you and we can help you learn a better way to live with yourself.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she smiled\* okay... thank you...

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

It was my pleasure! Your company is delightful

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Really? Even when I'm sad?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( His smile widens. )

Even when you're sad.

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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

\*she smiled\*

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

((Nuu! D: Elaina's a cute bundle! Not a bother!))

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I rest my case.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(Oh, you can hear me? Cool.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I can.

How are you?

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(After the past couple days of working the story and copying it all down, I feel kinda brain dead. I think I'll be taking most of tonight [It's night for me.] to rest up a bit.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That's a very smart thing to do.

You take good care of yourself.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(Thanks. I look forward to getting to know you better. And...

I also wanna thank you for talking with Lewis. I didn't mean to nearly give him an existential breakdown.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It was my great pleasure!

He's a remarkable man and I greatly enjoyed our chat.

Your crisis provided a much needed opportunity for introspection.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(I still feel bad, and the worst part is I can't even apologize without making it worse! \*sigh\*)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Don't worry about it! we all make mistakes. Wait.

( He tilts his head, as if listening to a whisper in his ear. )

Plot? what's that?

( He turns back to the Narrator in question )

Sorry about that.

My...erm...Mom number two would like to tell you that

"You created the perfect plot bunny"

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(Is... that a good thing? I've never heard of a "plot bunny" before.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I suppose it must be.

She seems....excited.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(I wonder what she's excited about? Hope it's fun!)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(She's in a bad mood, she misses Helen a lot. A lot.)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Aw, I really want to hug her better, but I already gave one person/character an existential breakdown! T^T)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Well, she'll be okay eventually.)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(T^T She needs her Helen! )

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yeah, she does :( poor baby)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(\*hugs the Elaina bundle\* Shh, Helen will be better soon... eventually... I hope. :< )

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(\*sad Elaina bundle noises\*)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(I want to send Catt in to help Elaina feel better, but I don't want to block Henry Rose's chance at canon. He seems to be the best one to help her.)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Aw I don't mind, come on and join the party!

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Okay!)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Oh boy, HenryRoseQuartz now I'm being pulled in two directions.)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Do what you want!)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I agree with the young Miss.

Would you like me to put a kettle on the fire for you?

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

(\*sighs with a smile\* Sure, why not? Are you expecting Catt or myself to show up? Because I think Catt would be the better option for comfort. Someone familiar and all that.)

Elaina Hyde

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Asking me? I don't care which one, but you with the faceless-ness might be a little freaky.)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Yeah, I can imagine it would be. \*still feels bad about Lewis\*)

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\*Catt Had been worried about how little Elaina had been seen out and about. Not that she had been out much herself, what with the second surgery in November and all. But she had heard of Elaina's absense from the other lodgers.

She knocked on Elaina's door timidly, a small box of assorted home-grown teas in her hand.\*

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Elaina opened the door. Her face was a little red and her room was a mess, clothes and papers on the floor\* yes...?

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Hey, Elaina. \*She spoke softly.\* I, heard you haven't been out much lately. Are you okay?

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she smiled, but it was obviously hiding her sadness, and terribly.\* I'm okay, I just don't feel well...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Catt wasn't sure how to address the fib, most people didn't like it when they were called out. At the same time, she really wanted to be there for her friend as much as she could.\* Well, I... I brought you some tea. I thought maybe you'd like some company.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she smiled, a real one, and took the tea\* thank you very much... um, my room is messed up, though...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Hey, you've seen the state of my room, \*she said, pointing to her hatt and offering an encouraging smile.\* I don't think I'm gonna mind a little clutter.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she giggled a little\* okay, come in, then! \*she sat on her bed\*

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Thanks. \*Catt came in, closing the door behind her. She wasn't sure if it would be weird to sit next to her, so she stayed standing.\* So, what's been on your mind?

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I... \*she teared up\* I miss Helen so much...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Catt came over and wrapped her arms around Elaina's shoulders.\* I know, me too. Honestly I consider it nothing short of a miracle that she was able to attend the party like she did.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she hugged her, whimpering\* I miss her so much... I hardly do anything, I can't do anything right without her...!

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Hey, hey, that's not true! \*She murmured, rubbing Elaina's arm.\* You're wonderful, with or without Helen. And I know she misses you too.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I wouldn't know what someone wanting a handshake was if it wasn't for her! I was a mess... I still am... but then I convinced her to drink the serum and it's all my fault...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Catt was surprised by this new information, but considered it prudent to not react. She thought about what she could say.\* Social skills... don't come easily to everyone. I gather that your family didn't teach you the basics of interaction, and that left a great void for you. A void that was eventually filled by Helen. Is that right?

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she nodded\* my family was a bunch of rude wanna-bes who had a reputation for small crimes and getting caught quickly. They never taught me the basics of how to interact with people. Then Helen came along... and, yeah. She taught me.

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Hm. I'm guessing it would feel a bit like a betrayal to learn from others besides Helen then. Though I'm sure she wouldn't see it that way.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she thought about that\*

No, I don't think so. I just never learned from anyone else.

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Really? \*Catt tilted her head curiously.\* We should probably change that then, shouldn't we?

What do you think you'd like to learn about social interaction?

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Um... I don't know...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Hm... \*She was silent for a minute or two, then an idea struck.\* Have you ever had any lessons on etiquette?

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Etiquette? Oh, that's manners, right? No, I haven't...

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Sounds like that's a perfect place to start then! \*She said, getting to her feet and offering a hand, and an encouraging smile to Elaina.\* I saw a book on etiquette in the library, let's go check it out!

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*she took her hand and stood\* okay!

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Keen! \*Catt smiled and lead the way to the library.\*

(Wanna just say they went to the library and she learned stuff? My brain is running out of ideas. We might be able to pick up the Library scene some other time when I'm not being bashed in the face by life. Sound good?)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(That sounds good! I'm sorry life is bashing you!)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Thank you!

It's okay, I just need to get a job and things will get better.)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Good luck!)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Thank you!)

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