[anonymous - Callahan's board]

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

This weather is truly dreadful, isn't it? Shall we play a game to pass the time?

Word association. Tell me the first word to come to mind when you hear this:

Class.

Comments

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Soul.

I suppose I could ask you your name? To be polite, after all.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Data.

Of course. My name is Brainiac 5. And yours?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Records.

Brainiac 5? It's a pleasure. My name is Rebecca.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Files.

It's been interesting playing this game with you, Rebecca. I'm not sure how much it counts as a meeting, but I have enjoyed it.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Offices.

The same with you, Brainiac 5. I've seen you about the Institute, although I'm rather new.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Work.

Really? I didn't think I was particularly noticeable... If you're new, how have you been finding the institute?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Tedious.

Well, I've heard your name pandered about. I suppose that's more heard than seen, hm?

And...well, I don't especially enjoy it, let's say that. I don't believe many would find it all that inviting to be placed in an asylum, yes?

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Distraction.

Oh, I can think of what that might have happened. Hopefully what you've heard hasn't tainted your impression.

I don't find it so bad during the day, for all that we're trapped here. The nights are more difficult due to the... nightmares, however.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Entertainment.

Oh? I wouldn't worry. I try to keep an open mind.

Ah, yes, the nightmares are rather unpleasant, aren't they? I try to ride them out as much as I can.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Movie.

That's good to hear. Not everyone here does and it can cause problems.

They are pretty bad sometimes. But it's good to have friends who can help you with them.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Plays.

Yes, it certainly can. Narrow minds are the causes of most wars in the world.

Mm, so I've been told.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Obsolete.

You've been told? You don't have any friends here?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Unfortunate.

I am new, after all.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Loss.

Oh... I thought you might have been here at least for a few days. How long has it been?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Grief.

No, it has been about that long. I'm just not very visible myself, I suppose. I don't have much besides my long life to offer, so I'm not exactly useful to the people here.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Death.

I can understand that problem. I'm not particularly skilled in social contexts myself. However I don't think usefulness has much to do with it. There are plenty of people with nothing to offer but their personal experiences, after all. And having a longer life gives you more experience than the average person as well.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Inevitable.

Is that so? But it seems like you have very good friends around you.

More experiences yes, but not all experiences are those that people will want to hear about or find worth in.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Regretful.

I have a few close friends, yes. But it took me a while to meet them all, to be honest. I'm sure you'll find your own eventually.

...I wouldn't mind hearing about them? Though I can understand that a lot of people are more interested in... getting better so they can return home.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Memorial.

I do hope so. It's frightful being here alone.

Would you really? I mostly have stories of the dark side of human nature - something very few find interesting to hear.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Statue.

You're alone at night as well? Not even your roommate to talk to?

Well... it's a difficult topic, but I'd be interested in hearing what you've done to be so knowledgeable on the matter.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Angels.

Well, I speak with her, and then she leaves with her other friends. To each their own and all that.

Perhaps we should meet sometime then. When the nurses won't be able to overhear me discussing my delusions.

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

False.

I see. Still, it seems a little insensitive not to see if you had anyone to meet up with when you need to talk.

I'd like that. Tomorrow? Or do you have other plans?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Disbelief.

Human nature, my dear. As I said, it is something I have seen much of.

Tomorrow would be just fine with me. Where should I meet you?

[emotionl4arobot.livejournal.com]

Proof.

Still, that doesn't make it right.

We have free choice tomorrow, from what I recall. How about the library? Unless you'd rather somewhere else?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Science.

One person's right is another person's wrong. It's all a matter of perspective.

The library would be lovely. I enjoy spending my time there anyway. How shall I know it's you?