[ so it's late, like really late, maybe 3am late. gwen's still awake after a night of patrolling, her adrenaline taking its time filtering out so she can actually catch some sleep. she's pretty sure dick's already there, waiting for her to come to bed like he always seems to ( or maybe he's just such a light sleeper that he wakes up as soon as she gets home ), but something happened while she was out and about that sort of kick-started her memories about certain things.
in a good way! but
she accidentally webbed a perfectly innocent bystander's foot to the sidewalk below her, and after she helped them detach their shoe from the pavement, there was really only one person she could think about. but not just in the general sense - it also reminded her of just how long she's been here, and how long he's been here, and so. yeah.
this is gwen, recording a video message for finn to wake up to tomorrow. the light's dim, but she's made sure he'll actually be able to see her before she starts recording. she looks a little exhausted, and probably in desperate need of a shower, but she doesn't seem too concerned about that. ]
Hey, Finnegan. It's- kind of really late, and I hope the notification of this message doesn't wake you up, but I wanted to send something your way and I'm feeling inspired, and so yeah. Hi.
[ she grins, rests her chin in her hand and sighs. it's like she's treating it like he's there with her, not directly looking at the camera, although she does sneak a few peeks while she talks ]
So, mm, it's pretty hard to keep track of time here, especially when the city decides to throw us some curveballs and drop us into a weird situation, in that fucked up way it tends to. But tonight I realized just how long I've been in the city. It also made me think about who I've met along the way, and tonight I webbed some poor guy's foot to the ground, and I felt like such an ass because I couldn't stop myself from smiling while I pulled him free. It just made me think of you, and how I met you and BB-8 all that time ago.
I know it's going to sound crazy, but I think that was almost two years ago now. I'm pretty positive it is, actually. I only remember because we both became residents of this place around the same time last year, and- Yeah. Wow. Shit, right?
Anyway.
It got me thinking about a lot of things, and I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have you as a constant in my life since I got here. We've seen so many people we care about come and go, and it always sucks so much, but our friendship helps me remember that even when people leave, I'm never really alone here.
And you're just- You're so you, the same as you've always been, because you haven't let this place tear you down the way it tries to almost every day. You're so strong, and so caring, and cool, and smart, and funny, and genuine, and I can't think of a single time when we've hung out that I felt anything other than safe, and cared for. ...And loved, really.
[ which makes her smile, and glance at the camera for a little while before starting up again ]
This is probably going to sound a little crazy, but I even have some playlists that help me feel that way, because all I can think about is when you come over the listen to them with me. Music always makes me feel some kind of way, but there are certain songs that will always make me think of you, and that's so awesome. And, like, I know we're not going to be here forever, but I'm so sure that when the time comes, I'll be able to find you in the multiverse. No matter where you are. I'm going to do everything I can to keep you in my life for as long as possible. And keep making you mixtapes every chance I get.
And another thing that will probably make me sound crazy is that I'm really glad Poe's back. For my own selfish reasons, sure, but also because I know how much you mean to each other, and you deserve having this time together. I know you guys both have so much to deal with back home, and- I don't know. I guess it just makes me happy knowing you get to have time to build your relationship without having to split your time with rebuilding the entire freaking galaxy. You deserve that. You deserve all kinds of reminders about how great you are, every single day.
But anyway - this is getting really long, I know. I really should get to sleep. But I just wanted to send this your way, so we can maybe remember to focus on the good, even though we're both coming up on our two-year benchmark of being trapped in this place.
Actually, maybe we could grab dinner sometime soon. Celebrate how long we've been friends, instead of getting caught up in how long we've been stuck here. S'just a thought. Let me know.
Either way, I love you, and I'm really glad you got stuck in my web all that time ago.
-- Yeah, I think that's it. Okay. [ she reaches for her device to stop the recording, but not before she grins bright at the camera ] Bye.
video message; un: gwenzelle
in a good way! but
she accidentally webbed a perfectly innocent bystander's foot to the sidewalk below her, and after she helped them detach their shoe from the pavement, there was really only one person she could think about. but not just in the general sense - it also reminded her of just how long she's been here, and how long he's been here, and so. yeah.
this is gwen, recording a video message for finn to wake up to tomorrow. the light's dim, but she's made sure he'll actually be able to see her before she starts recording. she looks a little exhausted, and probably in desperate need of a shower, but she doesn't seem too concerned about that. ]
Hey, Finnegan. It's- kind of really late, and I hope the notification of this message doesn't wake you up, but I wanted to send something your way and I'm feeling inspired, and so yeah. Hi.
[ she grins, rests her chin in her hand and sighs. it's like she's treating it like he's there with her, not directly looking at the camera, although she does sneak a few peeks while she talks ]
So, mm, it's pretty hard to keep track of time here, especially when the city decides to throw us some curveballs and drop us into a weird situation, in that fucked up way it tends to. But tonight I realized just how long I've been in the city. It also made me think about who I've met along the way, and tonight I webbed some poor guy's foot to the ground, and I felt like such an ass because I couldn't stop myself from smiling while I pulled him free. It just made me think of you, and how I met you and BB-8 all that time ago.
I know it's going to sound crazy, but I think that was almost two years ago now. I'm pretty positive it is, actually. I only remember because we both became residents of this place around the same time last year, and- Yeah. Wow. Shit, right?
Anyway.
It got me thinking about a lot of things, and I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have you as a constant in my life since I got here. We've seen so many people we care about come and go, and it always sucks so much, but our friendship helps me remember that even when people leave, I'm never really alone here.
And you're just- You're so you, the same as you've always been, because you haven't let this place tear you down the way it tries to almost every day. You're so strong, and so caring, and cool, and smart, and funny, and genuine, and I can't think of a single time when we've hung out that I felt anything other than safe, and cared for. ...And loved, really.
[ which makes her smile, and glance at the camera for a little while before starting up again ]
This is probably going to sound a little crazy, but I even have some playlists that help me feel that way, because all I can think about is when you come over the listen to them with me. Music always makes me feel some kind of way, but there are certain songs that will always make me think of you, and that's so awesome. And, like, I know we're not going to be here forever, but I'm so sure that when the time comes, I'll be able to find you in the multiverse. No matter where you are. I'm going to do everything I can to keep you in my life for as long as possible. And keep making you mixtapes every chance I get.
And another thing that will probably make me sound crazy is that I'm really glad Poe's back. For my own selfish reasons, sure, but also because I know how much you mean to each other, and you deserve having this time together. I know you guys both have so much to deal with back home, and- I don't know. I guess it just makes me happy knowing you get to have time to build your relationship without having to split your time with rebuilding the entire freaking galaxy. You deserve that. You deserve all kinds of reminders about how great you are, every single day.
But anyway - this is getting really long, I know. I really should get to sleep. But I just wanted to send this your way, so we can maybe remember to focus on the good, even though we're both coming up on our two-year benchmark of being trapped in this place.
Actually, maybe we could grab dinner sometime soon. Celebrate how long we've been friends, instead of getting caught up in how long we've been stuck here. S'just a thought. Let me know.
Either way, I love you, and I'm really glad you got stuck in my web all that time ago.
-- Yeah, I think that's it. Okay. [ she reaches for her device to stop the recording, but not before she grins bright at the camera ] Bye.
[ aaaaaand send ]