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[brokethecamera]

[The video is recording from Mai's cellphone at an upward angle. Mai doesn't seem to notice that she is being recorded. Her surroundings are unfamiliar, though she's not in the hospital mentioned in her last post. Instead it looks like an old camp house. Mai looks sad, though not crying. More than anything she looks lost in thought; barely blinking as she looks off into the distance.

After a moment she does blink and realizes her phone is recording. She picks it up, giving a better view of her face. She smiles an empty smile.]

Hey everyone. Guess it wanted me to update you, huh? Naru's out of the hospital. He's better and even discharged himself! [She laughs softly.]

We've made a stop on the way home. I guess Naru has something to do here...

[Her smile drops to a more neutral expression.]

He says he's going to close down the office when we finish here.

[There's a long pause before she smiles again.]

I guess I need to start looking for a new job. I could probably put it off until I graduate, but the extra money helps. [She laughs again before cutting the connection.]

Comments

[brokethecamera]

A campsite. We're staying here until Naru's done.

[defendsearth]

I thought you said the hospital...

[brokethecamera]

No. We were leaving the hospital when we stopped here.

[defendsearth]

You know you can tell me anything, right?

[brokethecamera]

I'm telling your what I know, Dib-kun.

[defendsearth]

Sorry, this just isn't adding up. I wonder why he's not telling you anything.

[brokethecamera]

I wish I knew.

[defendsearth]

If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

... I don't want anything to happen to you.

[brokethecamera]

I'll be alright, Dib-kun. I don't want anything to happen to me either.

[defendsearth]

Maybe now that all of this is over we could do something together? It's been awhile since I've seen you in person.

[brokethecamera]

I'd really like that. Did you have anything in mind?

[defendsearth]

.... Not a clue.

[brokethecamera]

We could get something to eat. Or maybe go to the park.

[defendsearth]

Ok, can I visit your world? I'd rather not bring my sister along.

[brokethecamera]

Sure! Just let me know when and I'll be ready.

[defendsearth]

Alright, just let me stop Zim first from doing something. I know he's plotting to get back at me for that water balloon incident.

[brokethecamera]

Will you be alright?

[defendsearth]

I'll be fine. [He's not sure to be quite honest]

.... I promise I won't let Zim win.

[brokethecamera]

Just...make sure you take care of yourself.

[defendsearth]

...I'll let you know if I need help.

[brokethecamera]

Please do.