❧ Two Roads Diverged in a Yellow Wood

[luministimods]

[Nothing much has changed in the interior of Dr. Caligin's office since Nathan gave everyone leave to make their decisions. Nathan is still there waiting by Lab #3. If they are returning from doing whatever around the spacestation, they'll notice that all of the photos on the wall have been removed and stacked neatly on the desk, along with all of Caligin's possessions that had been shoved into a desk drawer. (Of course, if one had never left the office, one would have seen him pulling all of the photos down.)]

If you have made your decision, please let me know now. And, uh, if you haven't for some reason and want to ask me something, I guess you can do that too.

So what have you decided?

[ooc: When your character is ready to leave, please write "Going home!" in the subject line of your comment and that will be your exit from the game for the season! And if your character is staying, please write "Staying in this universe!" in the subject line of your comment once you are done with your conversation with Nathan. (This will also be your "exit" from the game, but just in a different sense.)]

Comments

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie smiles, glad to see him looking so cheerful at the prospect--though her smile might be just a little wistful. but she shakes her head] That's kind of you to say, but I'll be just fine back home. And I'm sure you all will be fine without me as well. [she hopes so, at least. it's a little hard to say with that group]

[bit_impossible]

[he makes a point of adjusting his tie; it's the one she made for him] Well, you'll still be with us, in a way.

[fortune_sought]

[she gives him an amused smile] And I'm certain I won't be rid of you nearly so easily either.

[she pauses, not sure what to say] Doctor... Take care of them. And of yourself.

[bit_impossible]

[he smiles warmly] I will do. [goes to hug her, being careful of her stomach]

[fortune_sought]

[she hugs him back] Good, because I'd hate to have to come back here to make sure you do so otherwise. [she pauses then before she adds:] But...thank you, Doctor. For everything.

[bit_impossible]

[raises an eyebrow slightly for a brief moment at her threat] Nah, don't thank me! [his smile turns a bit crooked] Take care, Sophie. And good luck with the little one!

[he starts to back away]

[fortune_sought]

And good luck with everyone here. [she lets go, hesitating for a moment before she says:] Good-bye, Doctor. [she smiles, but it's a bittersweet expression]