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[doctor-slone]

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Now that someone else knows, it should feel better, shouldn't it?

It should feel like a weight lifted off of my shoulders, but I only feel as though the burden got heavier.

I didn't want him to find out. Well- I didn't want anyone to find out, but... not him.

I just keep staring at the photograph... I've worn down the paper from how often I hold it in my hands.

I- I failed him. No- it's not my fault. It's not my fault. I'm a good person. It isn't my fault-

(Her voice cracks, and she's silent for a minute or two. All that can be heard are quiet sniffles, barely loud enough for the recorder to pick up.)

I didn't deserve a son. I- I didn't deserve you, James.

// END OF RECORDING. //

[doctor-slone]

... I had a son, Jonesy.

The Imagined Order betrayed us, I- I failed him, and-

She hides her face in her hands.

why am I even telling you this?

*There was a gentle knock on the door, and Jonesy peeked inside your office*

Doctor? Do you have a moment? I need to get something off my chest...it's about- this whole situation...I can't keep it in my mind anymore...

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chained-jones-fn )

She quickly shoves a piece of paper into her desk drawer before acknowledging him. She wipes off her glasses, hoping he didn't notice the tear stains.

Oh.

Sure... Jonesy. You can.. take a seat somewhere. What's... going on?

[doctor-slone]

She spoke quietly, her voice just above a whisper, as she took the photo back.

Jonesy... I didn't want anyone to find out about this, and- I need you to promise me something.

Promise me that you won't tell Jio, or anyone else.

*There was a gentle knock on the door, and Jonesy peeked inside your office*

Doctor? Do you have a moment? I need to get something off my chest...it's about- this whole situation...I can't keep it in my mind anymore...

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chained-jones-fn )

She quickly shoves a piece of paper into her desk drawer before acknowledging him. She wipes off her glasses, hoping he didn't notice the tear stains.

Oh.

Sure... Jonesy. You can.. take a seat somewhere. What's... going on?

[doctor-slone]

What are you looking a-

She looks and realizes that the photo isn't where she put it. She frantically checks her pockets and the other drawers of her desk. The thought of someone, let alone him, finding out about her most well-guarded secret sends a wave of anxiety over her.

... oh shit.

*There was a gentle knock on the door, and Jonesy peeked inside your office*

Doctor? Do you have a moment? I need to get something off my chest...it's about- this whole situation...I can't keep it in my mind anymore...

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chained-jones-fn )

She quickly shoves a piece of paper into her desk drawer before acknowledging him. She wipes off her glasses, hoping he didn't notice the tear stains.

Oh.

Sure... Jonesy. You can.. take a seat somewhere. What's... going on?

[doctor-slone]

I didn't mean to yell at him. I just-

She gives a long sigh.

I'd say I'm just rather stressed, with the island, and Thirteen, and now.. whatever's happening with you-

Don't worry about what happened with Jio and I. I'm... not sure why Thirteen felt the need to report that to you- I sure as hell didn't program her for that.

A small piece of paper falls to the floor, sliding across the floor just in front of where Jonesy's sitting.

*There was a gentle knock on the door, and Jonesy peeked inside your office*

Doctor? Do you have a moment? I need to get something off my chest...it's about- this whole situation...I can't keep it in my mind anymore...

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chained-jones-fn )

She quickly shoves a piece of paper into her desk drawer before acknowledging him. She wipes off her glasses, hoping he didn't notice the tear stains.

Oh.

Sure... Jonesy. You can.. take a seat somewhere. What's... going on?

[doctor-slone]

*There was a gentle knock on the door, and Jonesy peeked inside your office*

Doctor? Do you have a moment? I need to get something off my chest...it's about- this whole situation...I can't keep it in my mind anymore...

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chained-jones-fn )

She quickly shoves a piece of paper into her desk drawer before acknowledging him. She wipes off her glasses, hoping he didn't notice the tear stains.

Oh.

Sure... Jonesy. You can.. take a seat somewhere. What's... going on?

[doctor-slone]

She kneels down and wraps her arms around him in a tight hug.

shh... you're okay. it's okay.

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

She tries to speak, but at first, nothing comes out. She lets go of his arm, that she was still holding onto.

you're leaving?

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

I- I don't know-

but please, please stay, I- I need you to stay.. you're all I have left now. Everyone else leaves, I should be used to it by now but, just- just give me a second chance.

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

She's crying now, and she takes off her glasses and sets them on the desk. With a shaking hand, she reaches for the rose in the trash can.

Don't- don't do this to me- I know I can't change your mind but- but I'm not mad at you.

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

Jio-

She gently grabs his wrist, looking up at him with tears in her eyes.

please, stay.

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

Slone walks into his office, seeing him packing up his things.

Jio, I'm sorry-

She just.. stares at him for a moment. Her glasses have tear stains on them; she's obviously been crying.

Wait, wh- what are you doing-

Jio-

She hates me, doesn't she. Just like everyone else.

I'm leaving. Ruined everything, as always. Going to just leave.

[doctor-slone]

... Why do I feel so... guilty?

Not about... what people think I should be guilty about, but... about him. I thought this could've been the one time I didn't ruin everything, but... I should just consider him gone already.

I yelled at him. I just- I ruined it all-! I can't keep anyone because all I do is destroy everything-

... damn it.

[doctor-slone]

Jio, WHAT are you doing in here?

...You TAZED HIM? Do you know how much that could interfere with our data??? THERE'S A REASON YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO DO THIS ALONE-

She forces herself to take a few deep breaths.

...sorry.

*Jonesy..or well- Zeronesy, enters your office*

So uhh...check this out.

Also need a light? You could cut on the bills with me glowing like this.

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chainedjonesfn )

*Jiones groaned.*

Who took you out of yourwhat the fuck

*Jiones jumped out of his chair, looking at the interesting things on Zeronesys body.*

What... Huh?

[doctor-slone]

You're the worst.

[doctor-slone]

[doctor-slone]

Hey Doc uhhh-how would you feel if your test subject suddenly grew...rift butterfly wings on his back...?

-Jonesy⛓️ ( @chainedjonesfn )

... you what?

Damn it- I'll be in there in a second.