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S: “Lisem, this is crazy.” L: “Everything is crazy. You just need to stop anyone from coming in here while I work.” S: “What could you possible do?” L: “God only knows. But I’ve got to try.” S: “I mean, I’ve seen stranger things around you.” L: “Yeah, miracles are my specialty.” ... “And you’re sure nobody will come in?” S: “Yeah, yeah.” L: “Then let’s get started.” S: “With what?” ... “Lisem?” S: “Lisem?” L: “What the hell...?” ... “Ah... So, this must be...” ?: “Erik! Erik! (F’nyeki)” ?: “(More F’nyeki)” E: “Huh?! Uh... A urou-sadian...?” The book title is “Common to F’nyeki.” L: “Um... Hi.” E: “Nice to... meet you!” ... “My name is Erik, and I’m 10 years old! I’m studying common to become a scientist!” L: “Wow, that’s... Impressive.” E: “What’s your name?” L: “Lisem.” E: “Coool!!” ... “I feel like I know you from somewhere.” L: “Maybe you do. Are you forgetting something important?” E: “... I think you may be right, sir.” L: “Oh, good. I can’t deal with kids. Let’s get this over with.” -fsssh- E: “You’re the guy who killed my dad.” L: “What?” ... “H-HEY, WAIT!! W-What do you mean?! Come back!” ... “Damn...” “...” “Anisan?” -fsssssh- L: “Oh, no...” E: “Hey, mom, look! I got accepted to the army’s weapons development program!” ?: “Wow!” ... “I’m so proud of you, Erik!” E: “Thanks! I can’t wai to start learning more about physics!” ?: “Yeah!” E: “Check this out!” ?: “Good work!” E: “Thanks! This’ll show those psychic UUS bastards, ey?” ?: “Yeah!” E: “What? A war with UUS? Well, we’ll trounce them for sure...” “Our department... Enlisted? How could this happen?!” “Sir, I can’t even hold a gun... How can I become an assassin in the military?” L: “Erik, I’m really... I...” -BANG- ?: (AIEE!!) (Somebody call a doctor!) (Oh my god!) (Help!) E: “It’s too late for sorries.” L: “That’s not-” -sigh- E: “B-boss? You’re back from your speech already?!” L: “Huh?” E: “I- I was just-” L: “You can see me?” ... “Wait, is that my old laptop?” E: “I’m sorry.” L: “Is this... The international conference?” E: “Um... Yes?” L: “What are you doing with my stuff?” E: “I was trying to log in to look for you info.” L: “Why didn’t you just ask?” E: “...I don’t know.” L: “Why didn’t you tell me you hate me?” E: “What?! Lisem, I don’t hate you!” “If anything, I like you too much, um...” “Actually, I, spending this time with you has made me realize... I...” “I I I I I” -FSSSS- E: “What the hell are you doing in my head?” L: “What the hell am I- Erik, you’be been in a coma for days! I’m here to wake you up!” E: “Oh, yeah?” ... “And what if I don’t want to wake up?” L: “Excuse me.” E: “Well... You’ve seen my memories now, I guess...” L: “Stop being obtuse.” E: “I’m a screwup.” L: “What?” E: “I spent my whole life fighting against everything you care about.” “The only good thing I ever did was block that bullet for you, and even then...” L: “No, no, no!” “Erik, everything bad that ever happened to you was caused by me. I’m so sorry.” E: “Hey, hey!!” L: “If only I was a better person, I...” E: “Don’t say that! I don’t blame you for any of it.” ... “Lisem, I’m a loser. I drink to solve my problems, and when push comes to shove... I just get in the way. I know I’m a liability to you, and the rest of the office, too. This is for the best.” L: “Erik...” ... “That is the most asinine thing I’ve ever heard you say/” E: “But-” L: “You think I don’t know all that? You think I can’t make my own decisions? Dammit, we’re a team! If you feel like you’re dead weight, then I expect you to tell me! Isn’t that what you’ve been having me do this whole time?! Work on telling people my feelings?!” E: “I thought it was my job to shut up and listen to you...” L: “You think I’m here because of my job?!” E: “I mean-” L: “You IDIOT! You’re my- I mean- GOD!!” ... “I REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU, YOU JERK! More then I’ve ever cared about anyone outside my immediate family before!” E: “Really?” L: “YES! You think that if I lost you, I could just walk it off?! I’ve done nothing for the past three days but worry!” E: “I didn’t know that you-” L: “HOW?!” E: “Well, um... You never said it out loud before.” L: “I’m trying my hardest to tell you! I just- I can’t get it right, no matter what I do! I, I, I...” E: “Hey, it’s ok. Don’t worry.” “No matter what happens to me... Everything will be ok, Lisem.” L: “You are my everything.” “I... Yeah.” E: “I Want to try to quit drinking. ...Will you help me?” L: “Of course.” E: “I’m sorry for acting like such a moron.” L: “It’s ok, it’s ok...” E: “...I think I’m ready to wake up now.” L: “Good. Then I’ll release the psychic link, ok?” E: “Ok.” L: “Erik? Erik?” -fssh- E: “Heeeey, I can hear ya. Stop yellin, silly.” L: “Oh, thank god.” E: “You’re on top of me.” L: “Um... Yeah.” ... “Promise me you’ll never do something so stupid again.” E: “The bullet or the coma?” L: “Both.” E: “Ahh, ok.” L: “Hey, Sarenya, did you see... Sara?” -(In recent news, the Eunic queen herself has...) -(Breaking)- -EUNIC DECLARES WAR ON APUS- -END CHAPTER 3-