041 - Macintosh Apple

[deadly_ned]

I don't...expect there to be anyone. From my world, that is.

There wasn't anyone last time, but.

Hope's a hard thing to squash.

Comments

[mattersverymuch]

You were worried that I was existentially confused.

[It's not a question. He's just baffled by Ned. This is not a new state of being for him.]

[deadly_ned]

I was concerned. You have to admit that the trouble you find is a little beyond scope.

[mattersverymuch]

Beyond your scope, perhaps. My scope is vast and multi-dimensional. Also in part derived of stories and in large part of lies.

[More softly, but by no means gentle:] You have other things to worry about, don't you?

[deadly_ned]

Not right now. Not at the moment.

You're my gravity well of worry.

[mattersverymuch]

. . . You should come visit me.

[deadly_ned]

Maybe once I'm ready to leave, Iris can drop me off.

[mattersverymuch]

Door will have a room made up. I'll show you the Underside. And keep you from getting kidnapped by anything, of course.

[deadly_ned]

Not being kidnapped would be a fortunate plus.