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[edibles]

I asked Hope for a camera. I want to find the good things about this place, and I know it sounds pretty impossible but not everything here is shit.

( The place maybe, but not everything else. The video jerks for a moment as the view changes from Beth to some photos laid out on her bed. There's one of her sister, Hannah, one of across the lake, and one of the orchard )

My friends make this place better for me, and there are some nice things to look at here, places that are kind of peaceful when nothing's going on. I want to take more pictures of things that makes us happy -- make a record or something. Even if our friends leave we'd have something showing when we were happy. Considering how much this place can scare the crap out of us I think we need some happiness.

If there's something you want a picture of let me know.

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[survivorsguilt]

[She's surprisingly solemn and supportive of this.]

Sometimes you need that kinda shit to get by. I think it's a good idea.

[edibles]

Thanks. It doesn't hurt having some hope.

[survivorsguilt]

Definitely. It's really cool of you to offer them to people, too.

I, uh... There's a couple of people I wouldn't mind having a photo with.

[edibles]

Sure. Just let me know when.

Are they good friends?

[survivorsguilt]

Yeah. I mean, uh. I guess I hope so?

It's kind of weird. I didn't really have friends before I got here. Not for a long time, anyway.

[edibles]

I'm glad you've got people now.

[survivorsguilt]

Um. Thanks. That's nice of you to say.

Do you have people here?

[edibles]

I don't need anything. It'd be nice to do.
Have you got an idea for the pictures?

[edibles]

What about after? You'd have a lot of pictures.

[edibles]

You just want pictures of everyone? Everyone.

[edibles]

Why?

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[journalname]

I think that is a lovely idea.

What would you like for a family photo? [He wishes, so badly, he had a way to take a picture of all of them when Asriel was still here. He does not want to lose the chance now that he has it.]

[edibles]

Nothing. Just tell me where and when you want it doing.

[journalname]

The orchard would be nice. Perhaps in a few days?

[edibles]

That would be a good place. Let me know when you're ready and I'll be there.

[blessedmaiden]

[By now she's got a general idea of what a picture and a camera are, so...]

That's... wonderful! such a bright attitude... I would love to take a picture with my friend from home, if possible, we don't have this kind of technology in my world... and it would be nice. Is there anything I could do for you to eventually repay the gesture?

[edibles]

You don't need to do anything. ( There's a smile to her voice ) Just enjoy your time with your friend.

[blessedmaiden]

Aw, aren't you a sweetie? Still, I'd like to do something in return, one can't just receive stone, am I right? Is there anyhing that would make you happy?

[edibles]

Uh... what about telling me about your friend. What's their name?

[blessedmaiden]

Oh, his name is Kain. He's been around the city longer than me... maybe you've seen him, he's costantly wearing a blue armor, the helmet is shaped to remind a dragon's head. [What can even she say about him?] The first impression can not be the best, he's quite silent and stoic, but he's a good person and that's enough for me. And I'm actually glad to be here with him because back home we never had a real chance to bond but in this place we're learning to know each other better.

And I think he really needs more friends in his life.

If you're interested I could introduce you two to each other, I don't think I'd do him justice just talking like this.

[edibles]

It sounds familiar. I don't think I've spoken to him though.

( Which if he was pretty quiet might not be surprising )

I wouldn't mind saying hello.

[blessedmaiden]

It doesn't surprise me too much, he tends to stay on his own, sadly. Which is a shame because he can be quite the honorable friend [As far as she cares, all that happened during they journey has to be blamed only on the villain's ability to mind control] and he can be... nice, I guess.

That would be lovely, what's better than meeting new people and making new friends?

[edibles]

Especially here. Friends make being here better.

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[64th]

Would you take a photo of me and Connor?

[edibles]

Of course. Where do you want it doing?

[64th]

The orchard would be nice. It's pretty there.

[edibles]

I'll meet you both there. You busy later?

[64th]

I'm free. I'll let Connor know :)

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[fourthsaken]

you're really offering? i'd like a couple pictures if you're serious.

[edibles]

Yeah, I'm serious.

[fourthsaken]

and you're really expecting nothing in return?

[edibles]

I'm trying to do something nice for people.

[fourthsaken]

that's really nice. a little weird, no offense, but still nice.

how'd you even get a camera from hope?

[edibles]

He asked for hope.

[fourthsaken]

doesn't he have enough of that already?