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From: (Nathan)
Subject: love you
Even if I'm writing this at a gas station in Arizona. Amanda's fine; she's curled up in the passenger's seat snoring just a little. It's real sleep, though, not the alarming semi-consciousness she was scaring me with when we left Las Vegas. The recharge seemed to do the trick. I think she really does need a little extra time to unwind before we get back to the mansion, and to be honest, love, so do I. It's not that I really want to be away from you for another night, but... well, I explained this all on the phone and you didn't threaten to kill me, so I'm not sure why I'm trying to explain again. Guilt?
We're flying out of Santa Fe tomorrow night. I'll call you sometime during the day tomorrow. And yeah... flying out of Santa Fe, meaning I'm going back to New Mexico. That's another reason to do this. One more good-bye to say. Sometimes you need closure with places as much as with people.
Love you,
Nathan
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To: (Pete)
From: (Nate)
Subject: I have absconded with your niece...
We're currently at a gas station in northern Arizona. I took her to that mystic site Strange recommended, and I'd say something about it being precisely what the doctor ordered, but that would be redundant. The reason we're not on a plane right now is that she needs a little more time to settle down and depressurize before I drop her back in the pressure cooker that it is the mansion. To be honest, so do I. This has not been fun.
So we're going to New Mexico. I booked us a flight out of Santa Fe for tomorrow night. I figured I'd show her around Albuquerque, take her to the UFO museum in Roswell and let her kill herself laughing, give her a chance to see some real stars... that sort of thing.
And if anything so much as looks at her crossways, I'm killing it. You remember that part of the plan I really didn't like? The part where I was sitting outside the casino blind hoping LeBeau wouldn't let things go too far? Let's just say I'm not going along with anything like that ever again. She's fine (she was a bit banged up, but the magical recharge took care of that), but I just... I don't know, Pete, am I going soft? If that had been me in her place, or even Dom, I wouldn't have batted an eye. I didn't say much of anything to LeBeau about it - the job got done, everyone's safely on their way home, and since I don't know what happened in that office I really shouldn't be second-guessing. But when she came back looking like that, I wanted to tear his fucking head off. (Okay, so it's really not just her that needs to depressurize a little.)
All of that aside, you would have been proud of her. I think, hard as it may be to credit, Dom's been a good influence.
Nate
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To: (Alison)
From: (Nathan)
Subject: hey there
Writing this from a gas station in Arizona. (Yep. Arizona.) Amanda and I decided to, you know, tour a couple of the other Southwestern states while we were down here anyway. Well, actually I'm driving overnight through Arizona and we're going to see a little bit of New Mexico tomorrow before we fly home... long story. Suffice to say she needs a bit of a time-out, and so do I.
Everything got wrapped up very neatly in Vegas, as I'm assuming Haroun has probably already told you. Amanda and I should be the last back, except for LeBeau... you know, I forgot to get you something tacky in Vegas. I'll have to get you something non-tacky in Albuquerque. Might be interesting to see if I remember any of the really good places for Navajo arts and crafts.
See you soon, mi'saevra,
Nathan
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To: (Strange)
From: (Dayspring)
Subject: Valley of Fire
No problems with the recharge, as far as I can tell. She was a bit euphoric at first, but then ate everything in sight and is now napping in the car. We're extending our trip until tomorrow night to include a little unwinding time; she's been under a fair amount of stress this week and I thought it was best. But I'll make sure she gets in touch with you as soon as we're back.
Nathan
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From: (Nathan)
Subject: love you
Even if I'm writing this at a gas station in Arizona. Amanda's fine; she's curled up in the passenger's seat snoring just a little. It's real sleep, though, not the alarming semi-consciousness she was scaring me with when we left Las Vegas. The recharge seemed to do the trick. I think she really does need a little extra time to unwind before we get back to the mansion, and to be honest, love, so do I. It's not that I really want to be away from you for another night, but... well, I explained this all on the phone and you didn't threaten to kill me, so I'm not sure why I'm trying to explain again. Guilt?
We're flying out of Santa Fe tomorrow night. I'll call you sometime during the day tomorrow. And yeah... flying out of Santa Fe, meaning I'm going back to New Mexico. That's another reason to do this. One more good-bye to say. Sometimes you need closure with places as much as with people.
Love you,
Nathan
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To: (Pete)
From: (Nate)
Subject: I have absconded with your niece...
We're currently at a gas station in northern Arizona. I took her to that mystic site Strange recommended, and I'd say something about it being precisely what the doctor ordered, but that would be redundant. The reason we're not on a plane right now is that she needs a little more time to settle down and depressurize before I drop her back in the pressure cooker that it is the mansion. To be honest, so do I. This has not been fun.
So we're going to New Mexico. I booked us a flight out of Santa Fe for tomorrow night. I figured I'd show her around Albuquerque, take her to the UFO museum in Roswell and let her kill herself laughing, give her a chance to see some real stars... that sort of thing.
And if anything so much as looks at her crossways, I'm killing it. You remember that part of the plan I really didn't like? The part where I was sitting outside the casino blind hoping LeBeau wouldn't let things go too far? Let's just say I'm not going along with anything like that ever again. She's fine (she was a bit banged up, but the magical recharge took care of that), but I just... I don't know, Pete, am I going soft? If that had been me in her place, or even Dom, I wouldn't have batted an eye. I didn't say much of anything to LeBeau about it - the job got done, everyone's safely on their way home, and since I don't know what happened in that office I really shouldn't be second-guessing. But when she came back looking like that, I wanted to tear his fucking head off. (Okay, so it's really not just her that needs to depressurize a little.)
All of that aside, you would have been proud of her. I think, hard as it may be to credit, Dom's been a good influence.
Nate
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To: (Alison)
From: (Nathan)
Subject: hey there
Writing this from a gas station in Arizona. (Yep. Arizona.) Amanda and I decided to, you know, tour a couple of the other Southwestern states while we were down here anyway. Well, actually I'm driving overnight through Arizona and we're going to see a little bit of New Mexico tomorrow before we fly home... long story. Suffice to say she needs a bit of a time-out, and so do I.
Everything got wrapped up very neatly in Vegas, as I'm assuming Haroun has probably already told you. Amanda and I should be the last back, except for LeBeau... you know, I forgot to get you something tacky in Vegas. I'll have to get you something non-tacky in Albuquerque. Might be interesting to see if I remember any of the really good places for Navajo arts and crafts.
See you soon, mi'saevra,
Nathan
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To: (Strange)
From: (Dayspring)
Subject: Valley of Fire
No problems with the recharge, as far as I can tell. She was a bit euphoric at first, but then ate everything in sight and is now napping in the car. We're extending our trip until tomorrow night to include a little unwinding time; she's been under a fair amount of stress this week and I thought it was best. But I'll make sure she gets in touch with you as soon as we're back.
Nathan
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Date: 2004-12-12 12:00 am (UTC)And yeah, I'm afraid you are going soft, old son. You all got out alive and the job got done, and yeah, I'd really like it if Amanda hadn't got beaten up, but we all knew there was a chance of that and a lot worse happening. So did she. Which is why it wasn't you or me in that room in LeBeau's place.
God, I hate this shit.
Pete
Reply from Strange
Date: 2004-12-12 07:01 am (UTC)From: SStrange@columbia.ny.edu
Subject: Thank you.
Words can't express my gratitude. Sleep and food and a non-stressful environment are exactly what she needs right now, although keep an eye on her for any... unpleasant behvaiours? Out of character nastiness and the like? The site should have removed the last of Selene's influence, but we can't be sure until she returns and I have a chance to speak with her.
She did email me briefly - at about the same time as you - and I'll call to arrange a special session with her as soon as you both return.
Again, thank you,
Stephen.