After a long silence...

[heliocentrist]

We've all had the weekend to digest what we learned. If anyone has any concerns they'd like to bring to staff, I can do so for you if you're not comfortable approaching them.

I encourage everyone to talk about this openly and honestly.

[Squad 11]

I know this is hard. I just want to say two things:

One: We're going to be fine! We're well prepared, well equipped, and well aware of the stakes. All of us are going to make it through this, happy and successful.

Two: But if you want to go home, none of us will be disappointed or think less of you. We'll miss you, of course, but we should be here because we want to be. This is voluntary.

You're all very important to me.

Comments

Liam/Neal

[heliocentrist]

You know me. I'm hard to ruffle. I just don't feel like engaging with many of the other leaders right now. They're a little, uh, worked up?

How are you feeling, Moonchild? You don't need to put up a strong front with me, even if that's what I'm doing.

Liam/Neal

[unironickylorenfan]

I saw. And I don't blame you. It's not pleasant to navigate. I think given time everyone will see that we all need to be able to rely on each other.

Haven't felt much, to be honest. I've been [...] self-medicating. Just worried about Cecilia and Marina.

Liam/Neal

[heliocentrist]

Right. We're all on the same team, and I didn't have anything good to add. I had a feeling no one was in the mood for an optimistic take.

[...] Yeah, I've been thinking about Tal and Marzio. Marzio sounds like he might leave.

PS: If you've got to self-medicate, don't do it alone. Come hang out with us.

Liam/Neal

[unironickylorenfan]

Yeah. Give it a bit of time, though. Maybe the desire for optimism'll come back. And until then I think you're making the right choice from a public-facing perspective. Personal-side, though? Don't keep it all pent up, okay?

I don't think the twins'll go unless it's together. I'm worried this may've caused some [...] conflict for them. Keep an eye on Marzio.

Yeah I might drop by. I doubt I'm brightening things in my dorm. Marty and Noah seemed to take it in stride?

Liam/Neal

[heliocentrist]

I won't. I haven't. At least not as much as usual. Anyway! I just want to be a solid rock for everyone. At least publicly. My squad needs it.

Marzio wants to stay, I can tell, but you're right. If Marina pulls out he probably will too. I'm trying to help him feel more [...] independent. I know what it's like to have a twi

They're agitated but fine. I'm the one who's the most upset, and I'm dealing with it. Come over here, cheering you up will cheer us up.