[Voice]

[sparkledusted]

Ugh! [a small sound of frustration ensues] I've been cooped up for way too long. Oh, well. At least I'm out now.

[a low, dark chuckle, and those who know NiGHTS will realize this is not her normal laugh] I think I've got a lot to catch up on. What's happened since I've been gone? Did anyone miss me?

Most importantly, does anyone want to play a game?

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[slightly later?]

[trademark_skull]

[Another voice came back on, though very shaken and, well, certainly not in the best spirits]

Is... is NiGHTs still...?

[world_of_elegance]

...yes. But it's not your fault, Emi.

[trademark_skull]

... It is my fault. I... I should've been looking harder than I did. I-instead... [dshjksgfjk what the hell was he supposed to do now?]

... This is all my fault.

[world_of_elegance]

It's not. There's something wrong with NiGHTS. If you feel guilty, the best way you can make it up is by saving hir from hirself.

[trademark_skull]

... I couldn't prevent him from being captured in the first place, what can I possibly do now?

[world_of_elegance]

Hey, what did I tell you about giving up? NiGHTS needs you now. There'll be time for guilt later.

[trademark_skull]

.... B-but..

[Actually, could be snapping out of it a little]

... H-how do I help him?

[world_of_elegance]

We need to get hir confined so I can examine what's going on. At the very least, we need to stop hir from hurting anyone. When shi snaps out of it, shi'll feel bad enough over what shi said to you...a death might just break hir.

[trademark_skull]

Are you.. sure?

[world_of_elegance]

I'm sure.

[trademark_skull]

[Thinks on it a little more. It was better than doing nothing, but...]

[Voice - Locked to Emi]

[gumdroppizza]

...Emi, sweety? Is everything alright?

[locked]

[trademark_skull]

[.... Not you too.]

[Doesn't say anything.]

[Voice - Locked to Emi]

[gumdroppizza]

... Emi?

[trademark_skull]

... It's fine.

[Voice - Locked to Emi]

[gumdroppizza]

[Oh dear, she knows she can't do anything so she takes a breath.]

It'll be alright... Do not worry. Urd will help you out.

[trademark_skull]

She shouldn't have to. I... I'll fix this on my own.

[Voice - Locked to Emi]

[gumdroppizza]

It's ok to have help from friends darling.

It just shows how much others care for you.

[trademark_skull]

[... Not too sure about that. After all..]

What good is it? Helping only gets others in trouble instead.

[Voice - Locked to Emi]

[gumdroppizza]

Not always.

[trademark_skull]

Maybe for everyone else.

[gumdroppizza]

Hey now, don't let this get you down Emi.

You didn't meant for it to get out of hand right? It's not your fault dear. It'll be ok, believe me, there is always a chance out there. Don't give up hope just yet.