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[Brady has chosen to write, as he's not too confident in his voice today...]

... In case you haven't noticed, Ma Maribelle went back home. It's better for her, really. She's got important stuff to do back home. I'll miss her, but it's ~~not like I'll never see her again~~

[He hastily writes, scratches out, rewrites, several sentences before trying again.]

With her gone, I've done some thinking. While I've been here, I've been following her around like I was attached to her hip. And maybe I was only doing things because that's what she wanted. I only joined this ship because she was on it. I only went on missions that had her approval. That's no way to live. I'm an adult, and it's time I started acting like one.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... I think it's time I started thinking and doing stuff more independently. It's time I moved on.

To everyone on the Shepherds of Justice, I can't thank you enough for taking care of me. You guys are amazing, and you deserve someone much better than me. Maybe I'll come back sometime, if nothing else fits, but right now, I gotta break free of Ma, even when she's not here.

((OOC: just so everyone knows - with this post, brady will be leaving the shepherds of justice, and joining the hazmats!))

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[But she knows that you cry at the drop of a hat . . .]

Ah, well . . . I was thinking that perhaps you'd like to spend time together for a while if you're not seeking solitude.

I don't know what I'm seeking, to be honest.

But I gotta stay positive! I have to think happy things!

Of course.

However, I think a good cry wouldn't be remiss. If you keep in all of that grief, you'll most certainly explode.

[Just don't do what she'd do and burn down another village.]

[There's a pause before he writes again.]

Look, between you and me, I

I haven't exactly stopped crying, yet.

[She thought so. Poor Mr. Brady.]

I wish I could offer you the same comfort you've offered me in the past . . . but surely you must know deep in your heart that you'll see her again, and that should give you a measure of hope, shouldn't it?

My offer remains standing, should you need company. [Or a hug.]

[Actually, it's more like a measure of horrible pain, BUT]

Just you reaching out to offer a hand is comforting plenty, really. you're a good woman, Kodachi.

[when you're not insane.]

[Her? A good woman? How strange to hear it.]

Where are you going now?

I'm not sure, but I'll be all right. Moving from one ship to another, that's easy. Kinda.

Is it? I couldn't imagine moving from ship to ship.

[That was because she really liked her crew, but she understood his reasons.]

Well, when you've had a crappy life back home, just moving seems pretty easy.

If anyone deserves a good life, it's someone as kind as you.

You know . . . I'm having a good time here with my crew. Maybe you could join us sometime.

[ooc; I saw your OOC note that he's with the Hazmats, but ICly, Kodachi just had to offer. :)]

[Thankfully, he has the best excuse not to join her crew - as nice as she is... SHE'S BATSHIT CRAZY.]

I appreciate it, Kodachi. I'll keep it in mind.

[his way of saying HELL NO]

[Well, there is that . . .]

Alright.

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