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[keyandstar]

I never really knew my parents. I didn't even know who my father was until recently.

My mother died when I was very little. I've often wondered what my life might have been like if she hadn't.

I've been thinking about the people I fought during the latest draft. The people I killed. I've been wondering if they have children too. If because of me those children will also grow up lonely.

I really wish Dog was here. She's my best friend from back home. She'd know what to say. She always does. It doesn't always make sense, but that doesn't really matter most of the time.

I don't know why I'm writing this. I suppose I just had to get it out, and I'm not very good at talking. Except for with Dog. I could talk to her for hours.

I miss her so much.

That's all, really. Sorry if you just read this and feel like I wasted your time. I didn't mean to.

Comments

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

In the end, it's a battle, and you have to make sure you live another day.

It's not... a good feeling, killing someone. But to protect me and mine? Yeah, I'll do it. I did it.

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[keyandstar]

How did you end up having to?

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

This guy, Nero. He'd imploded Vulcan, wiped out a billion people without a thought all for revenge. So I did the same. I imploded his ship, killed him before before he could take out Earth next.

Well, I think I killed him. If nothing else, he's trapped in limbo.

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[keyandstar]

Sounds like you did what you had to do.

I'm just not used to this kind of thing.

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

I don't think you should have to get used to it either.

I'm not.

[ written ]

[keyandstar]

I agree with you.

Are you a soldier?

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

Not really, but I guess I kind of work for a military-type group. I'm a ship captain, but my mission isn't one of war but of exploration.

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[keyandstar]

That sounds exciting. I love exploring.

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

Tell me about it. Space is the final frontier, and I intend to help map it.

[ written ]

[keyandstar]

Space?

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

Yeah, I'm a space-ship captain - the S.S. Enterprise

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[keyandstar]

I have absolutely no idea what that means.

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

My ship goes up into space. You know, the stars. I go to distant planets and all that

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[keyandstar]

You can travel among the STARS?

Re: [ written ]

[universal_charm]

Yup, I sure can. Me and my crew, tasked with the mission of finding new planets and new people