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2177
Andrea? I hope this is still the right number. It's the only one I have so…
Kate took a long breath, the camera waving a hair too close to her face and blurring across her freckles. There were too thick lines of black beneath her eyes and she was dressed in armor. The background looks like the inside of a tent.
I only have a few minutes were in…well… we're about to head out and go do something. I just…
For a moment she looked absolutely uncertain then she smiled.
I got a transmission from your mom. Your own exhibit? Already? Holy shit. I wish I could see it, but I'm not getting leave anytime soon. How does it look so far?
Hey, so I thought a lot about what you said. You were right, obviously. It's just not…I mean we met at the wrong time and there's so much out there for both of us to do and…well, to be honest I met someone else. She's a gu- um- she takes care of the guns.
Stopping and taking a breath, Kate shook her head, not like in a dirty way. Stop laughing. Besides, Kate grinned mischievously, we both know nothing can beat these guns. She made a muscle at the camera, pouting her lips comically. Anyways, I miss you and I just wanted to see if we could talk sometime, I mean, you've always been my best friend and, she ran a hand through her hair, now I'm about to repeat myself. Anyways, I haven't jumped in front of anymore bombs lately so you don't need to worry. In fact, I made N-2 last week. I know you probably don't get what that means, but it means I'm kind of big deal so…
A man in armor yanked open the door of the tent.
Shepard, we're beating feet. Let's move.
Shepard glanced back, On my way.
She looked back at the camera, Alright, I've got to go. Stay safe out there. Hope I hear back soon. I lo- I'll see you.
The image froze and faded.
New York City
2177
Kate! Katekatkatekate!
The background from the people and music was obviously a bar.
Andrea took a long swallow from a bottle of beer.
This is my OFFICIAL gallery exhibit opening after party for the after party and oh my god, I am so drunk. Like drunk beyond all reason and it is, Andrea checked her watch, three in the morning and now …NOW, I hear from you. I missed you and I have so much to tell you.
Another swallow of beer. Somewhere in the distance the music changed, oh god I love this song. Andrea danced a few clumsy drunken steps.
Oh crap, I forgot. This, Andrea draped an arm around a woman, This is Suki, who is buying all of my drinks out of the goodness of her very tender heart. The woman was short with hair in a tight fade. She smiled and winked at the camera. Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on her.
Andrea grinned, so I'm with people and I'm drunk but I'm happy and I'm sending you all two hundred pictures I took from the gallery this morning because I want you to see all of this. It's crazy and I wish you were here.
Ok, this is important, I have to go sing karaoke, but if you get yourself shot, make no mistake, I will kill you. No jumping in front of any bombs anymore either. Come see me! Or I'll see you! MWAH! Love you!
