082814-TheShipCapsizedThanksRyspor

 TC: Meouet steels herself and knocks on Kate's door.

 AA: Kate opens it, and assumes an odd expression, a mix of surprise, fear, and hope, at seeing Meouet. "H..." She chokes and clears her throat. "Hello." She tries to smile.

 TC: "... Ryspor will not... leave my block." Meouet refuses to make eye contact.

 AA: "Wh-" She pauses, and facepalms. "Oh my god. I am..." She flushes red. "I am so sorry. I didn't think he would do anything like that."

 TC: "His behavior has always been erratic... Though to be fair, with his guidance, I see that you would like your pain assuaged. If I tell you to forget it, will you rest easier?"

 AA: She leans her head on the doorframe in frustration. "I unleashed that can of worms on you without realizing what would happen. I'll get him out of your room." She pulls out her phone and sends a lightning fast text.

 TC: "So this answer isn't good enough?"

 AA: "I mean, I got him out of your room. I'm sorry about that, again. I should have known better."

 AA: She rubs her puffy eyes.

 TC: "I am trying to find out if you will forget this, Kate... So you can go back to what you were doing before I ever misspoke."

 AA: She isn't following. "...What?"

 AA: Well, she's kind of following, but doesn't want to be.

 TC: "I... need you to understand that we are not to pursue this... relationship any further. Ryspor asked me to stop torturing you and being selfish. I believe he thinks this is the best outcome. And... if things change, it's not as though we don't have more time later."

 AA: Her eyes dart about Meouet's face rapidly. She takes a breath. "Um."

 TC: Meouet's eyes are fixed on the floor still.

 AA: "If you're sure that's what's best." She manages to croak out.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> AA: "I'm sorry I wasn't able to do what I needed to do to make things work between us."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> TC: "I am taking... too much time otherwise. There's... nothing else to do..." Meouet resituates her feet for a quick escape.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> AA: Kate shakes her head. "I'm no good at this, and I guess Ryspor's possibly worse." She sighs. "I wish I could have known how to handle this whole thing better."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> AA: "I'm sorry, Meouet."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> TC: "It... will be fine. You will find something much better, I promise."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> AA: "I'm not so sure. You're pretty incredible, when we're able to talk normally."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> TC: "It... is no longer possible. Sorry Kate."

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> TC: Meouet gives a quick wave and darts down the hallway.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"> AA: "Okay." She says softly, watching her as she heads off.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,85,0);">AA: Kate closes the door, and doesn't come out for a while.