- IC CONTACT POST FOR MASKORMENACE -

[slightlyoffchilt]

"Hello.

You've reached the direct line of Doctor Frederick Chilton. As I am not available at the moment, you might assume I'm quite busy with something pressing. State your name and business, and I will return your call."

Comments

[slightlyoffchilt]

I'm saying, you're evidently a man who likes control, and closure. You're never going to get closure the way you are now.

[liverletdie]

Closure for...? Karla's departure? If it's permanent.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Closure for a relationship. As in, closing the deal on your romantic inclinations, for emotional fulfillment -- which you did not accomplish.

[liverletdie]

I wasn't interested in doing that. We'd only had fun, Doctor, nothing serious.

[ He lies. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Really. Have you called her? Recently? Today, yesterday?

[liverletdie]

I attempted to, yes. We had made plans, and she wasn't here.

[slightlyoffchilt]

How many times did you attempt to?

[liverletdie]

[ Three. ] Two. First time I didn't leave a voicemail, but I figured she was just behind.

[slightlyoffchilt]

And what did you feel, during her non-response to you?

[liverletdie]

The same I'd feel if anyone skipped out with me. Disappointed.

[ Moreso than normal, of course. ]

I was looking forward to spending a little time with her, after so long.

[slightlyoffchilt]

After so long? Would you elaborate?

[liverletdie]

We haven't been talking. I thought you knew.

[slightlyoffchilt]

No, she never really discussed you -- period.

[liverletdie]

I should say not. [ He tried not to sound too disappointed. ]

Either way, it doesn't matter now.

[slightlyoffchilt]

You sound a little disappointed.

[liverletdie]

My Friday night was a little lonely, doctor. Wouldn't you be?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I have other outlets.

[liverletdie]

As do I, but I was looking forward to this one. [ A touch faux-petulantly. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

You're not alone.

[liverletdie]

You had plans with her too? [ A pause, longer than normal. ] Mm, a shame.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Probably just before you.

[liverletdie]

Seems like it. Interesting. I wonder what she was thinking. I suppose we'll find out, if she shows back up.

[slightlyoffchilt]

You're holding out for that, aren't you?

[liverletdie]

I wouldn't complain, but mostly, I don't like counting my chickens before they're hatched. I've seen so many people come and go and come again that it seems odd not to consider the possibility.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Are you going to allow yourself to move on, or is this lack of emotional fulfillment going to haunt you -- like the others before?