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Tenth Theory [Action/Voice]

((Backdated to the 9th, I think.))

[The morning after this, Don comes back to C6, and lets himself into the apartment.]

I'm back.

[His journal is waiting for him. He flips it open.]

Is there a My Friend Got Sent Back to Their Home Dimension support group here? If there isn't... there should be.

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Motivation? In misery? You gotta explain that one.

[Briefly wondering if she's come across another of those angry artist types.]

No, I'm sorry, I think that came out badly.

What I mean is, when I see a bad situation - people suffering, or just not living as well as they could - it makes me wonder what I can do to make things better.

I guess you could say I'm on a mission to destroy my own source of inspiration.

Hey--I like that. That's...very likable. [A quiet enthusiasm builds.] I think I can feel that kinda mission.

Thanks. Would you be interested in a group like this? Or only hypothetically?

Oh, count me interested. Just...from what angle? See, I've been a guidance counsellor before. Pre-being-here. But then again, I've also been the girl left behind.

Oh, really?

Anyone who's lost a friend is welcome. I wasn't really planning on having a - group leader, but if anyone had that skill set and wanted to volunteer...

I'm not sure that's me volunteering--just, well? Maybe I can help. But a group could be good.

I'll take all the help I can get on this. I've never done anything like it before...

But no pressure! I wouldn't ask you to help other people, when you've lost someone too...

Who'd you lose? If it's cool, me asking.

No, it's okay. ... My brother.

Brother? Yikes.

[She sighs, but continues:] My sister was here for a few weeks. So I know that feeling. [But it still sounds like the lost person in particular wasn't her sister.]

[Tired. Missing nuance.]

Oh... you know, then.

There's something to be said for knowing someone's home, y'know?

I'd just feel better if I were there with him.

I get the feeling. But the theory I like best is the one where when we go back? It's right to the second we left. People won't even feel that we're gone.

I know. We weren't even from the same place in our timeline, so where he went back to, I haven't left yet. But I can't help thinking that the Donatello over there isn't really me.

... I'm sorry. I'm very tired. I'm probably not making any sense.

No, there's definite sense. I hear you.

[Buffy's own problem was...slightly different, but still slightly the same.] Have you got anyone else still here with you? I find that helps.

Oh, good. I wouldn't want to be wasting your time with rambling.

Two other brothers. ... And a friend, but he was kidnapped over a week ago.

Sounds like a big family.

No, only the four of us... and our father... [Long blink.] But he was never here.

People keep telling me that it's best not wishing for people to come back. Usually, we'll see them again when we get there.

Mm. [Totally zoning out on you. Sorry.]

Well--[she hesitates because dude are you still there?]--just...gimme a shout, I guess. I'm Buffy.

[Mouth is still moving, but brain is gone.]

Buffy.

Donnie.

[If he's lucky, he won't remember this in the morning.]

Go...get some sleep, or something--Donnie. Insomnia won't bring'em back. Tried that one with no result.

[Her tone is gently final. She'll let him go, now...pausing only for any potential response before slowly slipping the journal shut.]

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