audio; date of the sad party

[grandpaladin]

Ah, now it is working! Wonderful!

[The huge, booming voice on the other end of the TAB pauses for a moment, gathering up his thoughts. And when he speaks again, you can almost hear the grin on his face.]

Hello. To you I have not met, I am Reinhardt Wilhelm. And I, too, have come to give some words in this time. When we are still mourning the loss of our space homes. Our real homes. And our friends.

[He clears his throat. What he says next is pretty cheesy, but there's no doubt he believes in what he says, completely.]

Things can be destroyed. But as long as the people, as long as we are strong, my friends, we can always rebuild.

And, if you find yourself in need of some strength -- [Here, Reinhardt laughs, though it's not his usual, booming one, it's more solemn.] -- call for me. And I will be your shield. I have strength to spare.

...

I just winked there. You cannot see it, but I did.

[click.]

Comments

[grandpaladin]

But who here could do that? And not collapse...?

[God dammit Ana now he's gone and started thinking about it.]

[grammascookies]

What if I said I could do it?

[grandpaladin]

Then I would say you have my complete attention.

[grammascookies]

I cannot say for certain that I can do it but...

[And she knows she can't. But teasing Reinhardt is always worth it.]

...they do say a mother should never be underestimated.

[grandpaladin]

Haha! That is the truth! Never underestimate a mother -- especially one like you!

[He's laughing, too. Amused as hell.]

[grammascookies]

I have heard stories of mothers having enough strength to lift vehicles when their children are in danger. And they never had military training behind that. While I would certainly never like to test that theory, it does leave my options open.

[grandpaladin]

Those stories? Are they true?

I thought they were just exaggerations.

[grammascookies]

Perhaps that is something you should research. Or speak with Dr. Ziegler about in terms of medical science.

[grandpaladin]

I will do both. A good use of downtime.

[grammascookies]

I would appreciate it if you would let me know the results.

[grandpaladin]

Of course! I would never wish to disappoint you, my lady.