Episode 10

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

I remembered.

[ooc: anticlimatic return of memories!]

Comments

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

Because I did something, and losing those memories is like payment for what I did.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I know you didn't mean to do it, whatever it was.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

Not a big deal. Besides, I think Paradisa might've done me a favor...

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Why do you say that?

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

It's like a fresh start. At least for dealing with this place.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

You sound content and that's a great way to see things as they are.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

I'm just glad to have my memories back. I think losing the time I spent in Paradisa before is a good trade for that.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

What about the loved ones you met in that period? Have them stepped out for you to meet them again?

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't exactly call a homicidal vampire a "loved one".

[clemently.livejournal.com]

He couldn't be your only friend, Peter, you are so nice!

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, there are a few other people, I guess... But I somehow met more people when I lost my memory. Like you and Chris.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Maybe that's the way the castle or fate has to repay what you lost with your memories.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

[chuckles a bit] I think it had more to do with me being way more sociable, but... you could be right.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I feel glad to have talked to you. It has been quite a time I am speaking with people who don't want me dead, Esther was an exception.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

You seem like a very nice woman to me. Besides, if I discrimated against everyone who was a little different... I'd be hating myself. [laughs]

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Nice? Thank you, but I think that was the problem. But a crime is a crime, after all. I am not going to let people hurt my loved ones.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

[more to himself but still recorded] ... Sounds like something I would say.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

[Pause, recorded] Oh... really?

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

[chuckles a bit] Yeah. I was a nurse back home, so I have a thing for helping people.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

That's a noble task! In Timişoara, I was in charge of overseeing the recruitment and training of soldiers for the borders of my country. Well, up to some weeks ago, anyways. I don't really enjoy battles this much but I must be strong to protect those I love from harm.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

.. Y'know, I have a feeling you and I will get along really well.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I hope so. Do you work in the clinic here, Peter?

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

I... I think I did before. I haven't been back there yet, but once I get some stuff sorted out... I'd like to go back.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I see. The return of your memories must have been overwhelming. I want you to know that if one day you need help, you know you can count on me.

[spongetastic.livejournal.com]

Right. Thank you. Same goes for you.