third (lack of) sleep note. Unintentionally public.

[11calls]

Hey, can you come meet me at the office when it's time to get off of work? There's been this series of three guys who keep walking slow and hanging around and I just don't want to run into them alone when I'm on my way home.

[Alex's nerves have been up for a few days now, and they're present in her voice, but asking for someone to walk her someplace because she's worried? That's new, and probably bad given Alex's normal lack of self preservation.]

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[interconnectedness]

Alex. [ Whether his tone is more worried or angry it's hard to say, it's a mix of both. ]

[11calls]

It's nothing. I'm sure they're just trying to scare me.

[Which is working a little bit, clearly.]

[interconnectedness]

It is apparently working.

[11calls]

[A beat.]

I guess it is a little bit. But I've never had people who are personally around me be so angry with me before. I mean Warren and the Ceonophus and the Death threats I got even before I started the Black Tapes, but this is weird. I mean, I was friendly with them before. It's almost like someone flipped a switch.

[interconnectedness]

Are you really that surprised?

[ Guess who is about to go into overdrive stalking. ]

Audio | UN: RighteousFather

[10milliondollars]

You've been noticing them, too? At first, I saw a couple of guys hanging out around Rhus's space when I'd go to train. And I think they've been turning people away from my tech classes.

Let me know when you and Richard make it back to your place?

[11calls]

I will. You be safe too. Can Rhus or someone make sure you're not walking alone?

[10milliondollars]

I'm headed to Rhus's now, actually. I was gonna pay him for the lessons I've had so far. I'll see if he'll walk back to the dorms with me.

[11calls]

I think that's a good idea. Check in when you get there, okay?

[10milliondollars]

I will. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be fine.

[unknownmoirai]

Are you alright Alex?

[Her voice is soft and very concerned.]

[11calls]

Yeah, I'm fine. They haven't done anything. They just want to make sure I know they're there. I'm sorry, the network is acting up again, I didn't mean to worry anyone. I just wanted Richard to meet me.

[unknownmoirai]

It's alright. I've had messages go to the wrong place too.

[She just assumes that its because she doesn't know what she's doing.]

If Richard is busy, I can come too. If you ever need someone.

[11calls]

It's weird. This entire month has been. But Richard will come. And Simon's probably already on his way.

[Even if she doesn't see him, she knows. Because Simon's Siimon.]

But I do appreciate the offer, Angel. I just don't want them to get angry with you too.

[unknownmoirai]

I don't really mind if anyone is angry with me.

I'm more resilient than I look.

[She doesn't know either Simon or Richard very well and she isn't sure who might get angry at her, so it doesn't feel like something she should worry about.]

And the offer won't expire, should you change your mind.

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[whiteroadrunning]

Did your escort arrive? I would be happy to walk you home, if you're still in need.

[11calls]

Thanks, but he's on his way. I appreciate it though.

This whole thing is just weird as hell.

[whiteroadrunning]

If they're meaning to intimidate you, I daresay they'll have to try a little harder.

[11calls]

Yeah, I definitely don't intimidate easy. But...

[This feels like more than that.]

[whiteroadrunning]

But?

Private Audio | UN: TheStrandInstitute

[nobasisinfact]

You should have told me earlier.

[There's a slight bit of annoyance in his voice. He'd suspected, but she'd never come to him. He's more annoyed with himself though because he should have just followed her. He knows she's already neck deep in something with far less visible strings than he previously thought.

He's also on his way, even if it isn't time for her to get off. He'll just sit in her office and wait. Or so is his plan.]

[11calls]

You would have thought I was paranoid.

[She wishes she was paranoid honestly, but considering everything. If she's asking she knows her gut is just in overdrive.]

I mean the first few times I just thought they were hanging around. But.

[But it feels like a lot more than that.]

[nobasisinfact]

Not in this case.

[11calls]

Do you know something I don't, Richard?

[nobasisinfact]

It's clear that the locals distrust my more than others.