094 // public and private announcements

[thatlibbychick]

As of Christmas eve, Neil McCormick is no longer a resident of the Barge. He didn't graduate, but as far as I'm aware, he's okay. He's just...not here anymore. I believe he's returned home.

I'm sorry I couldn't give him the help he needed, but at heart, he's truly a good young man. I'm sure that wherever he is, things will work out for him. I believe he may have returned home in order to work out whatever he couldn't here.

I think...it may be time for a change.

[Individually private to: Martha, Morgan, Billy, West, Angelica, Paddy, etc. If you think your pup is a good friend of Libby's, they're on this filter. Also Drusilla, even though she's Dru 2.0]

I'd like to speak with you, as soon as possible. Please.

Comments

Private.

[toldastory]

Would you rather say it in person?

Private.

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think so.

Private.

[toldastory]

Alright, I can head back to my room or to your room now if ya like.

Private.

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

I'll be in my room, if you don't mind stopping by.

Private.-Spam?

[toldastory]

Alright, I'll be over there in ten.

SPAM

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

[Libby sits waiting and fidgeting, upset.]

SPAM

[toldastory]

[Martha knew that her friend was upset, and she had come up to Libby's room well before the ten minutes had elapsed. It was a sign that she had know that something was wrong; Martha tended to run a bit late for everything. She knocked on the door softly and a bit sadly; a part of her knew what was to come.]

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

[Quietly, not really meeting Martha's eyes, Libby opened the door and let her friend in. She waited for Martha to sit before settling herself on the couch again.]

Well, this isn't any easier in person. [She gave a tiny nervous laugh and wiped at her eyes.]

SPAM

[toldastory]

[As soon as Libby didn't met her eyes, Martha knew. She knew that it had been a long time coming, and it made her smile, but the expression was clearly bittersweet. One hand extended towards the woman, and she took Libby's in her own.]

It's time, yeah?

SPAM

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

[Libby nodded and started to really cry. When she collected herself a bit, she finally made eye contact.]

Am I being selfish? It feels like it.

SPAM

[toldastory]

[When Libby started to cry, Martha moved to hold her friend in her arms as she did so.]

No, you're not selfish. You've earned this, Libby.

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

I feel like I'm abandoning you, and everyone else here. All of my friends.

SPAM

[toldastory]

No, Libby, you've done your bit and now you deserve this.

[Martha quickly wiped some of Libby's tears away; she was wearing the ring that her friend had given her on her index finger.]

It's alright.

SPAM

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

[She nods a little, and manages a shaky smile.] You have no idea how much I'm going to miss you, Martha. You're one of the best friends I've ever had.

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[toldastory]

I'll miss you too. Loads. More than you'll know.

[Truthfully, Martha had already been missing her friend, and that was part of the reason that she had suspected it would be coming.]

Maybe we'll see you, in my world, somehow.

SPAM

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

Maybe.

[She won't say that she doesn't think that could happen. She's not really a part of any world anymore; she's dead. Her home is a place removed.

She laughs a little.]

It's really not fair, you know, that most of the best things in my life all happened to me after it was over. I didn't have real friends when I was alive. They all disappeared when things got hard for me.

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[toldastory]

[There was a sad smile, and Martha just touched Libby's face again.]

At least you got them. You're very lucky, Libby.

[Martha sniffled a bit now, and she threw her arms around her friend.]

I miss you already, Libby.

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

I miss you too.

[Libby hugged her tightly.]

I wish this didn't feel so much like choosing between the friends I've made here and the friends I have there. That isn't what I mean by this.

SPAM

[toldastory]

We know that, Libby, but honestly, I'm amazed you've been here this long. I don't know if I could have done it. I don't think I could. You should go and be happy with him, love.

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

I didn't want to leave any of you.

[She nodded.]

I will. I can't leave him alone any longer, and it isn't just because I need him. There was never anyone else for him; can you understand that? He carried a torch for me until he died, and he lived for so long...

We've got so much lost time to make up for.

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[toldastory]

We know that, Libby. Really. I understand completely, I just miss you.

Think of me often, yeah?

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

Not a day will go by where I don't, Martha. I promise.

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[toldastory]

When will you be going?

[Her voice is soft and sad sounding.]

We should do something fun before you go. I feel like there's so much I should tell ya and so little time to do it.

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[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

In a few days, I think. [Emphasis on the 'think'. She's not confident that the Barge will adequately respond to her intentions. She's actually a little nervous that she'll disappear in her sleep and wake up home.]

Like what?

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[toldastory]

[Martha knew that 'think' bit. She swallowed for a moment and then nodded.]

Well, I'm... dating Severus, for starters.