It's the part where you're like "oh well if they volunteer I guess I have to because something something I'm a dumbass that can't figure out alternative options like banning my squad from volunteering."
Are y If that had been an option, I would have. […] The way it was being discussed by leadership, it was clear that it wouldn’t have been allowed. Something about having to let people choose to be stupid if they want to be.
Bro who is gonna stop you you just like, make them run drills forever if they try to volunteer or tell them your squad is extra special because it's populated with babies idk.
I like seriously for real cannot have someone else with a scrambled brain.
I'm cleaning house and located a few items that were missed when I promised that I would tell you everything. I'm here to set matters straight in the name of friendship, honesty, and you not killing me in my sleep. I will only discuss one of these topics at a time.
Recent lies of omission in chronological order:
I withheld ROM chocolate bars from you.
I've been [...] tentatively cleared for the field. A recon mission only, and with a Medical handler. Yes, I'm afraid and no, I'm not worried.
I slept with Nikola the night before we reconciled.
The Mess gave us each an extra brownie when I retrieved dinner, which I ate on my way back to you.
I believe my midlife crisis is having developed a sweet tooth.
It's because I love and respect you. I was going to say we should save the rest for the next time we fight, but let's not do that again. I'll just steal more slowly over time.
Ok, good. [...] I'll [...] try not to freak out stress.
What changed your mind about Niko? Has he extricated himself enough from the old man mess shape?
I'm investing the entirety fake stratosphere resistance salary into purchasing a safe and you will not have the combination.
I doubt they'll allow me to disembark if I'm experiencing an off-week.
[...] Hardly, but I had a moment of weakness when it became even more complicated, temporarily, and he understood that I'm not [...] keen to form a habit.
I may or may not leave something in your top left desk drawer after lunch. If this occurs, kindly remember how precious such luxuries are in space and try to savour it.
[...] I may have flown too close to the sun, so to speak. [...] Romantically. [...] While there are plenty of better ways to phrase this without the use of tired idioms, unfortunately all cylinders are dedicated to Kamchatka even though (— If I'm honest. May I be honest? I'll be honest: —) I may prefer to expend them on [...] this. Right now. As I can't decide how to proceed and I'd very much like to.
Such is life.
From Russia (shortly) with love (forever), Domingo
P.S. Don't tell Maryle.
Edited (the last thing he sends before leaving for russia ✌️ byeeee) 2026-02-18 21:24 (UTC)
Have you figured out the best way to be like "hey, so, I know you haven't seen your family member in a long time, but surprise, they're actually an undercover agent and they'll be on board the Mnemo soon!" yet?
Not for me. "I'm here to collect you. Why am I so depressed? Well, this woman I'm quite fond of just took herself and your brother out via airlock. Was that not the update you wanted on your way to the stronghold...?"
You won't have to say airlock, I'm more creative than that.
[...]
I'm just going to sit him down and tell him.I don't think there's really any other way to do it, outside of murder-suicide or being insanely drunk. Or if you can somehow get me weed before tomorrow.
I thought you might be, but I didn't think I'd live up to your creativity when it comes to murder anyway, so I settled for airlock.
I'm not really in the know for who has weed on board, unfortunately. [...] There's another thing that I want to tell you, but I think it's more that selfishly I want to talk to you about it, rather than I'm certain that I should. It's not about Dom.
What kind of events and happenings are you hoping for...?
It's Dom's first mission on the ground since he got benched, is it not? That's enough to set you on edge alone. When he's back, you're responsible for explaining to him that his sister isn't veiled or, based on what you've just said, dead perhaps, just in Arg[...] undercover and currently compromised. [...] You're also clearly feeling overwhelmed by everything that's happening, whether it's about those two things or if you're feeling down about the general state of the world which begins with 'end of' or 'post-apocalyptic.' All of that is understandable, but none of it lends itself to the description of 'fine.'
[…] Is it that impossible to imagine a world in which you admit it and I’m able to help you feel at least a little better about it? […] I’m not going to pretend like I can fix your problems, and I know you can get through anything that comes up, but I do think talking things through, or asking for a distraction, or, for those of us who like that sort of thing, a hug, can all help immensely when I’m upset about something.
ButI feel insaneMy feelings are allYou have your own things toAre you sure you don't want to just go back toShall we talk about your diary
Fuck. Fine.
Touch is extra bad today, maybe because I'm worried about you and Sloane, or because I'm fucked up and it's just a bad day for it, I don't know, who even cares. And Nishad is so pathetic with his crush that I feel bad for him, so I thought fine, I'll be a little generous and suck up the discomfort. But then he's too nice and it makes me feel pathetic and like I want to rip off my skin. I just want everything to feel normal and it doesn't.
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Can I be done fucking off now?
2/4, DM.
I guesssssss. But you have to apologize for being stupid.
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I mean it's sort of kind of that part.
It's the part where you're like "oh well if they volunteer I guess I have to because something something I'm a dumbass that can't figure out alternative options like banning my squad from volunteering."
2/4, DM.
Are yIf that had been an option, I would have. […] The way it was being discussed by leadership, it was clear that it wouldn’t have been allowed. Something about having to let people choose to be stupid if they want to be.2/4, DM.
I like seriously for real cannot have someone else with a scrambled brain.
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incorahincorrgabelincorrigible, I have my sources and Adri will lose his shit but whatever.We're friends dumbass of course I'd miss you. There's a fuckin shriveled up heart in there somewhere.
2/4, DM.
Please. It’s not shriveled, just well hidden.
2/4, DM.
Shriveled. Desiccated. Withered. Very nearly wizened.
2/4, DM.
Lying is one of your best defenses.
2/4, DM.
It also makes me charming as hell.
Wait did you say sorry yet.
2/4, DM.
I don’t know if I can attest to that.
I thought maybe you’d forget about that part.
2/4, DM.
Ok please do a survey of the ship and everyone will say my straightforward honesty is a very lovely trait.
Mind like a steel trap, bitch.
2/4, DM.
I think they’d say whatever you wanted them to say, but are we saying straightforward honesty is what you’re known for…?
I’m sorry I scared you by saying there was a possibility that you might not have me around in peak condition anymore.
2/4, DM.
What do you think they'd say without the threat of me?
Your brain is already half empty, you'd be such a bummer even more busted up ok?
2/4, DM.
They’d say that you’re charming, beautiful, and absolutely ridiculous.
Uh-huh.
2/4, DM.
Sounds right.
Yep!!!
2/4, DM.
They might also say you’re emotionally avoidant and that you like pulling pigtails.
2/4, DM.
That's only because they're dumb babies.
2/4, DM.
MI don’t think anyone has any complaints about it.2/4, DM.
Well IIt poisons the germs like it poisons your body. Like how a fever nukes germs and also you.Oh they do and I am sure they will let me know but I don't care. I'm an adult.
2/4, DM.
[…] Sorry, what part are we saying they’ll be complaining about?
2/4, DM.
Emotionally avoidant and pigtail pulling duh. No one complains about charming unless they're jealous.
2/4, DM.
I doubt anyone is complaining about you pulling their pigtails in earnest.
2/4, DM.
Hmmmmm I guess. That also falls under charming if you squint.
2/4, DM.
I’d argue it’s a large part of your charm.
2/4, DM.
Yeah people like mean women apparently.
2/4, DM.
I can’t pretend that I don’t get it.
2/4, DM.
I think you all have a hint or more of masochism.
2/4, DM.
Lucky for you, if we’re honest.
2/4, DM.
Actually yeah, I'd have no friends.
2/4, DM.
You would have to learn how to be nice to people.
2/4, DM.
Disgusting. It'd be like Veiled Maryle.
2/4, DM.
It’s hard to imagine you as Veiled Maryle.
2/4, DM.
She was nice and smart friendly and a hard worker.
Sometimes I miss2/4, DM.
Like you, but if you were boring.
2/4, DM.
[.....]
No, not really like me. [...] But SO boring.
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SheI bet you were such a loser nerd.
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I […] was just a background character, really.
2/4, DM.
Everyone was, I wouldn't take it too hard Mr. Main Character.
2/4, DM.
Yeah. I just meant […] I don’t know what I meant. Nevermind.
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Are you sad?
2/4, DM.
About?
2/4, DM.
Whatever you're not telling me.
2/4, DM.
I am, but it's just hard to figure out how to put it into words. It's usually easiest not to think about how things were.
B2/4, DM.
Just say whatever comes to mind first. Sometimes that helps.
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AND you never apologized.
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MyI’ve had to agree to celebrate Az’s kill count with him to finally have reprieve from him throwing the phrase Pilot King around.2/4, DM.
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dm, 2/5.
Recent lies of omission in chronological order:
dm, 2/5.
Man, are we going to have to have weekly reports?
I guess my lie of omission is that I slammed another gulp of tequila after you fell asleep.
Who's your Medical handler?
dm, 2/5.
A nurse named Nadine Weber who is, according to Singh, non-negotiable.
dm, 2/5.
Ok, good. [...] I'll [...] try not to
freak outstress.What changed your mind about Niko? Has he extricated himself enough from the old man mess shape?
dm, 2/5.
I doubt they'll allow me to disembark if I'm experiencing an off-week.
[...] Hardly, but I had a moment of weakness when it became even more complicated, temporarily, and he understood that I'm not [...] keen to form a habit.
dm, 2/5.
No, you're right. [...] I'll still worry, but I guess the normal amount. Have you had an off week since you've been here?
Sticking to quarterly lays? I hope it was helpful.
dm, 2/5.
Not a full week but days, yes.
As do I.
dm, 2/5.
Is it getting any better? [...] Maybe too soon to tell.
I'll keep an eye on him and see if he seems to be uplifted from your magical loins.
Also sweets midlife crisis does not excuse all these dessert withholdings?? What the fuck.
dm, 2/5.
dm, 2/5.
I don't yet.
dm, 2/5.
dm, 2/5.
dm, 2/5.
dm, 2/5.
Tell me all your sins and I'll give you a Hail Mary or whatever.
dm, 2/5.
dm, 2/5.
Let's circle back to your dessert sins, though.
dm, 2/5.
The brownie was my fee for playing courier. I hold neither shame nor regret in my heart.
dm, 2/5.
You didn't deserve a fee, but even if you did, it doesn't explain my current lack of chocolate bars.
dm, 2/5.
They're rum-flavoured.
dm, 2/5.
Are you torturing me or just trying to add to my excitement?
dm, 2/5.
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I'll leave you to your patheticness.
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dm, early 2/18.
[...] I may have flown too close to the sun, so to speak. [...] Romantically. [...] While there are plenty of better ways to phrase this without the use of tired idioms, unfortunately all cylinders are dedicated to Kamchatka even though (— If I'm honest. May I be honest? I'll be honest: —) I may prefer to expend them on [...] this. Right now. As I can't decide how to proceed and I'd very much like to.
Such is life.
From Russia (shortly) with love (forever),
Domingo
P.S. Don't tell Maryle.
2/19, DM.
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[...]
I'm just going to sit him down and tell him.I don't think there's really any other way to do it, outside of murder-suicide or being insanely drunk. Or if you can somehow get me weed before tomorrow.
2/19, DM.
I'm not really in the know for who has weed on board, unfortunately. [...] There's another thing that I want to tell you, but I think it's more that selfishly I want to talk to you about it, rather than I'm certain that I should. It's not about Dom.
2/19, DM.
What use are you then? I guess I need to do it the hard way.
[...]
What is it?
2/19, DM.
Dom's not the only one with incoming undercover agent family.
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[.....]
What? Who? You?
2/19, DM.
No.
I w[...] Sloane's father. I'm telling her when they get back.2/19, DM.
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Sometimes meI don't have much to talk about.2/19, DM.
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[...]
Just be direct with her. And don't take it personally if she does or says anything. Or doesn't do or say anything.
2/19, DM.
I won't take it personally. I'm not that sensitive.
2/19, DM.
I was trying to be reassuring.
2/19, DM.
Ah. Let me reread it. [...] I won't. It's not about me, anyway.
2/19, DM.
Too many things have been happening.
2/19, DM.
Far too many things. Not all of them bad, at least.
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Not all bad, but I don't think I was built for this much stuff.
2/19, DM.
Yeah?
2/19, DM.
Do you ever miss[...] It's just a lot of work. Which is, of course, my enemy.How do you think you're going to tell Sloane?
2/19, DM.
I think you handle it pretty well. Not without complaint, but.
Someone smarter than me suggested that I simply be direct with her. So. That, probably.
2/19, DM.
Don't really have a choice.
Let's hope that person is right, otherwise there are going to be four people suffering for it.
2/19, DM.
What would you be doing if you did have a choice?
Four?
2/19, DM.
Not dealing with all this shit all the time.
Dom, me, Sloane, you. I guess maybe some other people as collateral damage. Hell, could be the whole ship.
2/19, DM.
[...] Is there anything I can do?
I know you dLet's hope there's no collateral damage at all.
2/19, DM.
No. I'm fine.
If this goes even close to smooth I'm going to be proud of myself for five whole minutes.
2/19, DM.
Sometimes you're not actually that good at lying.
Ten, at least.
2/19, DM.
How do you know I'm not fine?
Maybe. Five for each adequate 'your dead family member is not, in fact, dead' conversation.
2/19, DM.
It's Dom's first mission on the ground since he got benched, is it not? That's enough to set you on edge alone. When he's back, you're responsible for explaining to him that his sister isn't veiled or, based on what you've just said, dead perhaps, just
in Arg[...] undercover and currently compromised. [...] You're also clearly feeling overwhelmed by everything that's happening, whether it's about those two things or if you're feeling down about the general state of the world which begins with 'end of' or 'post-apocalyptic.' All of that is understandable, but none of it lends itself to the description of 'fine.'2/19, DM.
[........]
That'sLook, fuck y[...]I don'tIt's fineIt's not anything I'm not going to get over, or get through, or whatever. What's the point in even acknowledging it?
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You can't just[....] You and I are very different people. That's just not how I handle things.2/19, DM.
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[...]
It's good to know about Sloane, too.
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Really, it's stupid of you toSucks.2/19, DM.
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Well youCan I make a self-deprecating joke or are you going to be earnest about it?2/19, DM.
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Anyways, I was going to say you need to pick better people to trust.
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dm, 2/21. during salsa.
Paging Dr. Bone.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
Did that stupidDr. Bone, reporting for duty.
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[...]
I don't know. I'm just on edge.
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LikeDom, you don't have to worry about me. I'm just going to have a drink and then I'll be back.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
ButI feel insaneMy feelings are allYou have your own things toAre you sure you don't want to just go back toShall we talk about your diaryFuck. Fine.
Touch is extra bad today, maybe because I'm worried about you
and Sloane, or because I'm fucked up and it's just a bad day for it, I don't know, who even cares. And Nishad is so pathetic with his crush that I feel bad for him, so I thought fine, I'll be a little generous and suck up the discomfort. But then he's too nice and it makes me feel pathetic and like I want to rip off my skin.I just want everything to feel normal and it doesn't.I just needed to get out of there for a minute.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
[...]
Will you come have a drink with me? Just one. Then I'll come back with you.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
Of course. But if it's your Mystery Juice I'll leave again.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
I have whiskey.
[...]
I'm sorry, Dom.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
dm, 2/21. during salsa.
being a problemkeeping you from dancing.dm, 2/21. during salsa.
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[...]
SorrThanks.dm, 2/21. during salsa.
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Thank you. I missed you.