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Post by DarkSideCookie on Mar 4, 2023 0:38:29 GMT -8
*** Sawyer enters from F3 - Mid-Jungle Area ***
Still annoyed yet also back to giving no shit again, on the outside at least, Sawyer got approached by a rather angry Kate before he could finally just leave to his own. Sometimes she was just like Jack, only much sexier. After all, there was a smug smile on his face at that thought. And there she went complaining again already. Sexy but snarky.
"What the hell, James?"
He gave her a look like 'what's it again?', then spoke up before she would get even angrier, although his next words most probably will be causing her to get just that anyway. "I led Jack to the corpse," Sawyer replied dryly and with a shrug like 'what was wrong about that?'. Of course, he knew what she found wrong with that, but reacting like this was simply his nature.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 4, 2023 7:14:05 GMT -8
Relief at seeing Sawyer emerge from the trees was soon replaced by concern that he was alone. Kate was already reacting before Gwen had time to process it.
"Sawyer, where's Jack?" she asked as she approached the two of them. "Did...did something happen?" Her distressed mind was beginning to spiral into worst-case scenarios. Not only for the group to lose its only doctor, but for her to lose someone else that she cared about. Surely Sawyer wouldn't be looking so smug if Jack were really in danger.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Mar 5, 2023 11:09:49 GMT -8
"I led Jack to the corpse,"
He was purposefully and so blatantly being obtuse. Kate crossed her arms, looking dumbstruck over the lengths he went to sometimes. After a moment, she shook her head with a disapproving expression that said 'You're better than this, James.'
"Sawyer, where's Jack?" "Did...did something happen?"
Her eyes narrowed, pinning him with an accusatory stare. All that distraction and calming, gone in a snap and Gwen was even more worried and upset than before. "Jack's fine," Kate said, only taking her pinned gaze off Sawyer for a second to glance at Gwen. "Just Sawyer being Sawyer."
Kate stepped away to the supply pile near them, grabbing a couple shovel-like pieces of shrapnel, then moved in their direction again, pausing beside Gwen with a hand on her arm for only a moment. "Sorry, Gwen, we'll talk again later." She shot Sawyer a 'Let's see how smug you feel after telling the sweet flight attendant what you did' look, then hurried on her way, muttering "Jerk," as she passed by Sawyer and disappeared into the jungle.
***Kate exits to F3 - Mid-Jungle Area***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 24, 2023 11:48:57 GMT -8
"Jack's fine. Just Sawyer being Sawyer. ... Sorry, Gwen, we'll talk again later."
Gwen watched as Kate rushed into the jungle, hoping she would be able to catch up with Jack quickly. She tried not to show either concern or disappointment on her face; neither would matter to Sawyer. For a moment there, she'd thought him capable of thinking about someone other than himself. It was a shame to be proven wrong.
"I, um... I should change that bandage on your arm," Gwen advised, practical and without emotion. "Come on." She headed back inside the cave, trusting him to follow. In their makeshift clinic, she began to gather the alcohol and fresh bandages that she would need.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Apr 9, 2023 4:41:29 GMT -8
Sawyer had been able to take in Kate's look, one of a disappointed mother or such, before Gwen joined them, making his head turn around.
"Sawyer, where's Jack?" "Did...did something happen?"
"Jack's fine,""Just Sawyer being Sawyer."
Sawyer glanced back at Kate for a moment, giving her a look like 'Oh, you don't find everything wrong about that' before, once again, turning his attention back at Gwen. After all, he was no emotionless stone, especially not toward a kind being like her, so his features softened a bit. Yet before Sawyer could say anything to her, Kate spoke up again, returning from her little walk towards the supplies.
"Sorry, Gwen, we'll talk again later."
Of course, he took notice of yet another look in his direction, same as the meaning to it, the unspoken line within, but he didn't care much. Sawyer was well aware of his actions and when to act out of his usual character. Anyways, he appreciated the change of topic once Kate had left for the jungle. It was easier not to show sympathy with words after all.
"I, um... I should change that bandage on your arm,""Come on."
However, as they headed back inside the cave, one behind the other, Sawyer could feel guilt rising. He noticed her effort of avoiding to look at him while changing his bandages. Taking in one heavy breath, he suddenly broke the silence between them after a while. "Jack's taking care of... the situation. Probably much more successfull than with me around," he added even quieter then.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 9, 2023 16:38:40 GMT -8
"Jack's taking care of... the situation. Probably much more successful than with me around."
"Mm-hmm," Gwen agreed with a terse nod. She knew that Jack would be alright, Kate would make sure of it, but that didn't mean Sawyer could get away scot-free from a dangerous situation he created. "Are you saying that for my benefit, or yours?" she asked, still avoiding eye contact with him.
Cutting through the old bandage, she pulled it away from his arm. The deep slash of a scar seemed to be healing quickly and no longer bleeding. Gwen soaked a square of gauze in alcohol and used it to clean the wound, then used a cotton swab to apply some antibiotic cream. "The thing is, Sawyer, I know you're not heartless," she stated, finally meeting his gaze. "Despite all evidence to the contrary. And yet, you have this need to one-up Jack at every turn. Would you rather be in charge, is that it? Have to listen to everyone's questions and complaints --"
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Post by DarkSideCookie on May 6, 2023 11:28:05 GMT -8
"Mm-hmm," "Are you saying that for my benefit, or yours?"
It would have been easier for him if she just accepted the fact that, for once, he was saying something for actually the benefit of someone who wasn't himself. But Gwen, on the other hand, didn't seem the easy type, which probably was why he wasn't able to treat her just like anybody else. He had the same difficulties with Kate, maybe for different reasons, but still. These women brought up sides of him that Sawyer wasn't even aware of having, or not anymore that was. He had accepted to be the asshole long ago, but they would make him question that.
Before he could reply to her words, her act of cleaning his wound with strong alcohol made him grit his teeth for a moment, which silenced him in the process.
"The thing is, Sawyer, I know you're not heartless,"
"Oh, yeah? How do you know?" Sawyer asked in actual a serious tone and also with a serious look on his face. Maybe he really was curious as for why she would think so. He wasn't too surprised about her not answering his question though, for they probably both knew there was more to people acting like he did than a lack of heart.
"Despite all evidence to the contrary. And yet, you have this need to one-up Jack at every turn. Would you rather be in charge, is that it? Have to listen to everyone's questions and complaints --"
"Hell, no," he answered in the negative right away, not as serious as before but also not jokingly. Nobody would listen to a man like him anyway, so why even think about it? "Has it ever crossed your clever minds that we might just hate each other for no deeper reason? The world's not a happy place of peace, joy, and pancakes, in case you didn't know," he hissed quietly, looking down at the new bandage around his arm.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 7, 2023 15:21:45 GMT -8
"Hell, no! Has it ever crossed your clever minds that we might just hate each other for no deeper reason? The world's not a happy place of peace, joy, and pancakes, in case you didn't know."
"Oh, no, I am well aware of that," Gwen agreed. She wrapped a length of fresh bandage around his arm and made sure that it was secure. "You can go on being a survivor, doing everything on your own, but you were there for me today when I needed someone," she reminded him, her tone softening as she met his harsh gaze. "And I know you don't make a habit of that, so thank you."
Gwen left his side for a moment to retrieve a bottle of water from the spring and to soak up some of the water with a towel. When she returned, she folded up the cooling towel and placed it on Sawyer's forehead, to relieve the heat from spending most of the day hiking through the jungle. Then she placed the bottle on the ground next to the reclining airline seat - slash - patient chair. "Stay here and rest as long as you like, but you should head back to the beach before it gets dark," she advised.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 14, 2023 8:50:35 GMT -8
"Oh, no, I am well aware of that,""You can go on being a survivor, doing everything on your own, but you were there for me today when I needed someone,"
Sawyer's natural reaction to someone saying something nice about him was a quiet hiss because, usually, it was meant sarcastic. Only when she added an even softer expression of gratitude, it dawned on him that she hadn't meant it sarcastically at all. His features were losing on harshness and bitterness, yet still, he couldn't accept such words in the way everyone else would. And because he couldn't, he didn't say anything, watching Gwen as she left from his side to retrieve a bottle of water and soak some of it with a towel. Her nice gestures made it even more difficult for him to react to said words of gratitude.
At the cool towel being placed on his forehead, a sigh of relief and actually a slight smile left him. Oh, this was good. For a short moment, even the awkward feeling was almost gone, but then Gwen spoke up again, making him remember that he was still supposed to say something to her former words.
"Stay here and rest as long as you like, but you should head back to the beach before it gets dark,"
For once, Sawyer passed on a comment just like 'thank you, Mom', and, instead, held her back when she was going to turn around and leave. "You're welcome," he almost whispered, wanting to sound nonchalant but actually came off shy, especially since he was looking past her to not see something in her eyes like 'see? you're not as much of an asshole as you think'. Sawyer didn't need looks, or even comments, like that. He didn't want people to think that there was more behind his attitude.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 15, 2023 16:09:38 GMT -8
"You're welcome."
Even though it was barely audible, Gwen still heard it. Words that he likely rarely uttered with sincerity. So she gave Sawyer a wordless nod of acknowledgement. It was simply an understanding shared between the two of them; he wouldn't make a fuss about it, so neither would she.
Gwen stepped aside to survey the medical supplies laid out on the table before her, trying to decide what she would need as she did her rounds of the cave's residents. It would keep her mind occupied and off Jack, and the task that he and Kate were currently busy taking care of. When she began to slip a few travel packets of ibuprofen into her pocket, she found it was already occupied by a rumpled packet of cigarettes.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Your payment," Gwen said, tossing the carton at Sawyer's chest. "Regardless of outcome. That is what we agreed, right?" she reminded, lest he get a notion later on to suggest that they weren't even. Though she somehow doubted that he would, despite Kate's warning to her.
"Now, get some rest. Flight attendant's orders," Gwen declared, a weak smile crossing her lips. Then she turned away again and walked over to another area of the cave where the Korean woman had been setting up all sorts of plants. Perhaps she could learn something, despite the language barrier.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 24, 2023 4:14:53 GMT -8
No matter how much he appreciated Kate, he was glad that not everyone was like her because she, for sure, would have rubbed it into her face. She would have felt like she was changing him or something. But no one did, and no one could. There was nothing about him that he'd like to get changed anyway. And Sawyer was sure that, if he told himself often enough, he might start believing it one day.
When Gwen busied herself with the medical supplies, Sawyer allowed himself to rest a little, not to sleep but leaning his head back with his eyes closed, simply enjoying the cool towel on his forehead.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Your payment,""Regardless of outcome. That is what we agreed, right?"
Before Sawyer could even reopen his eyes, something hit his chest, not hard but making him wince a little, rather out of surprise though. He looked down at the package of cigarettes, smirking slightly yet saying nothing. He really could need those later.
"Now, get some rest. Flight attendant's orders,"
Sawyer smirked some more while his eyes turned towards the ceiling of his tent, head lying back again. "Yes, ma'am." This time, his words didn't sound like an offense or something, but instead, like he was starting to find pleasure in her presence. Maybe he was. Ah, what the heck. Who would even care if he was?
Sawyer closed his eyes again, eventually dozing off with thoughts of finding the most pleasure in his piece. He wished people would appreciate that some more.
***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 12, 2023 21:24:55 GMT -8
The rest of Day 15 passes by. It is now:
Day 16 - Morning
Thursday, October 7, 2004
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 12, 2023 21:37:03 GMT -8
***EVENT THAT HAD OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT*** [Mod post: Transcript of NPC scene of what's occurring elsewhere in the current timeline to refresh current players and let anyone interested in picking up one of these canon characters know where these characters currently are.][We see Claire sleeping and then she is attacked. Shot of Claire opening her eyes. A hand covers her mouth, shirt being pushed up Claire's belly, Claire's eye's going wide, shot of something silvery like a knife, shot of Claire's eyes, shot of something more coppery or gold colored. Then there's something that looks green that is out of focus in the foreground (maybe a needle?) A shot of her belly with what looks like a reflection (maybe the knife?) Shot of her eyes with hand over her mouth.] [Shot of Jack sleeping and waking up to the sound of Claire screaming.] CLAIRE: [shouting] Help me! Somebody's going to hurt me, please, help me. CHARLIE: Someone attacked her. JACK: What? CLAIRE: He held me down. MICHAEL: Which way did he go? How long ago? CLAIRE: I don't know. I couldn't see. Just now, just now, he just ran away. [Hurley comes running.] HURLEY: What's going on? [Ethan comes to the scene.] CHARLIE: We should find out, check the surrounding caves. JACK: Hey, wait, wait, hold on don't go -- CHARLIE: Hurley, let's go. JACK: [to Claire] C'mon, c'mon, let's sit down here, okay? [to Ethan] Go get her some water. ETHAN: Yeah, sure. JACK: Claire, look at me, it's okay. You're safe now. MICHAEL: Did you get a look at him, at all? CLAIRE: No, it was dark. I couldn't see. JACK: Where did this happen? CLAIRE: It was here. I, I was sleeping and I woke up and he was trying to hurt my baby! He had this... this thing -- like... like a needle. And he stabbed me with it. [She shows her belly, but it doesn't look like there's a mark.] He was trying to hurt my baby. JACK: It's okay. It's okay. Shortly after, a small group had gone out to search the perimeter but had come back empty handed. ******************
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Aug 13, 2023 9:43:14 GMT -8
After a rather abrupt wake-up call from Claire screaming, it didn't seem like any of them would get back to sleep. It was bad enough that Gwen's imagination was running wild with thoughts of what had happened to Sebastian, now Claire was terrified of an unknown man trying to hurt her baby. Some people had searched the area around the caves but found nothing. And now Jack had one more thing to worry about.
Gwen suggested they do a quick inventory of the medical supplies before Jack headed to the beach to make his rounds. A routine, low-stress activity to give him something else to focus on. "So Sun found an aloe plant, that'll be good for anyone with sunburn. We also have band-aids, bandage strips, acetaminophen -- which we're running low on," she informed Jack. Looking up from her task, she noticed that his attention was elsewhere. "Also, those little umbrellas that you put in daiquiris, and some fun size Milky Ways...
"Jack, you haven't heard a word I've said, have you?" she asked, a sympathetic smile on her face. "Look, I know it's a lot. You were so exhausted when you came back yesterday, I didn't want to pry. And now this thing with Claire --"
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Post by Ariel on Aug 16, 2023 9:08:42 GMT -8
"Jack, you haven't heard a word I've said, have you?" "Look, I know it's a lot. You were so exhausted when you came back yesterday, I didn't want to pry. And now this thing with Claire --"
Jack had been half listening to Gwen, who was trying her best to keep his mind busy and off of the current events. But he couldn't help when his mind would stray again to what was going on, analyzing the details to figure out what pieces he was missing from the big pictures in front of them. He snapped out of his zoned stare that had fixated on a prescription bottle of pills in his hand, looking back up at Gwen apologetically and instantly met her sympathetic gaze. He was aware that Gwen knew he was sorry, and he was grateful for her understanding and patience. He nodded in agreement at her observations before making a response, "She's stressed, everyone is. But with the level of anxiety that she is most likely experiencing, and these lucid dreams she's been having, I'm not sure if anything actually happened." Jack said, knowing that made more sense than for someone in the camp to have attacked her.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Aug 18, 2023 18:35:04 GMT -8
"She's stressed, everyone is. But with the level of anxiety that she is most likely experiencing, and these lucid dreams she's been having, I'm not sure if anything actually happened."
“I suppose I don’t blame you for being skeptical," Gwen agreed with a sigh, though Claire's exhibition of terror seemed quite real. "I can't imagine someone would try to attack her when we’re all right here. Charlie, Hurley, Michael, and the others, they looked everywhere last night but couldn’t find anyone. Even Locke made a search this morning and found nothing."
An intruder might have been able to hide his presence from most of them but not from their very capable hunter and tracker. And if that person hadn't fled the scene, then they were still there in the cave. Perhaps they'd been there all along. It gave Gwen a chill to think that anyone amongst the group of survivors would want to hurt a vulnerable young woman on her own. And yet...
"Jack, what happened with Sebastian -- I know it was a terrible accident. But what if it wasn’t?" she asked, voicing her concern. "It’s like Hurley said, none of us really know each other.”
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Post by Ariel on Aug 30, 2023 16:35:30 GMT -8
"Jack, what happened with Sebastian -- I know it was a terrible accident. But what if it wasn’t?" "It’s like Hurley said, none of us really know each other.”
Jack knew Gwen was right about reiterating the point that Hurley had been trying to get across to them earlier. After all, Kate being a wanted criminal was the last thing that Jack had ever thought her to be - so what exactly was everyone else's story? "You guys are right," Jack nodded in agreement with Gwen's statement, "We really don't know each other. But we can't just go around interrogating people, that would make things a hell of a lot worse," Jack shrugged his shoulders, "If anyone has a better, more effective idea, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise for all we knew Sebastian most likely succumbed to the elements, or a wild animal even." Jack said in assurance, when really all he was doing deep down was trying to assure himself. He wasn't about to let wild imaginations trump his logic.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Sept 2, 2023 18:43:21 GMT -8
"You guys are right. We really don't know each other. But we can't just go around interrogating people, that would make things a hell of a lot worse. If anyone has a better, more effective idea, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise for all we knew Sebastian most likely succumbed to the elements, or a wild animal even."
"I know, you're right," Gwen agreed. "The easiest explanation is probably the correct one." She continued to sort supplies in silence, unsure whether to even broach the subject or just let it be forgotten. But she wanted to continue to build on whatever foundation of trust was already there between the two of them, and to avoid Jack thinking badly of her for the foolish choice she'd made the day before.
"I just...I wanted to say that I'm sorry," Gwen finally uttered. "I never meant to introduce yet another point of conflict between you and Sawyer. I asked him to help me because I didn't want to bother you with one more thing. It seemed like a good idea at the time. And he did help me," she asserted. "I don't know what I would have done if he hadn't been out there with me. The last thing I wanted was to make a bad situation worse."
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Post by Ariel on Sept 3, 2023 16:35:42 GMT -8
Linda shuffled lightly through the cave entrance, sticking to the outer rim to get a good survey on the scene at hand. She knew that things had been pretty tense, and if anything had been getting out of hand since word had made it around that Claire had supposedly been attacked in her sleep by someone. Out of all of the people that had crashed with them, Linda wouldn't have the first clue in regards to who would do such an awful thing. And yet again, what did they all really know about each other? Linda had many conversations with Stu over the past day and a bit. She enjoyed the company that he provided, and made her feel at home more than most. She wasn't sure what it was exactly, but she figured she felt solace in someone who may also be considered an outcast, or a black sheep of sorts. He understood her entirely and completely. An idea popped up, one that they thought might help narrow down who might have done this to Claire, although the last thing Linda wanted to do was to speculate that someone amongst them was up to no good. But it was just them, on a deserted island. So who else could it be?
Linda cautiously approached Jack who was currently in a conversation with Gwen, which appeared to be rather deeper than the normal casual talk. She didn't want to interrupt, but time was also of the essence especially if there was someone bad within their midst, "Hi, Jack? Gwen?" Linda interjected herself as she gave a shy half grin and wave, "I don't mean to interrupt. But Stu and I, we were talking, and I um, I think we might have a good idea if you would like to hear it?" Linda propositioned, unsure of how it was all going to play out.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 3, 2023 16:39:12 GMT -8
"I just...I wanted to say that I'm sorry," "I never meant to introduce yet another point of conflict between you and Sawyer. I asked him to help me because I didn't want to bother you with one more thing. It seemed like a good idea at the time. And he did help me," "I don't know what I would have done if he hadn't been out there with me. The last thing I wanted was to make a bad situation worse."
Jack was about to conjure up a reply, until an unexpected guest entered their conversation.
"Hi, Jack? Gwen?" "I don't mean to interrupt. But Stu and I, we were talking, and I um, I think we might have a good idea if you would like to hear it?"
Jack looked between Gwen and Linda. He owed Gwen a reply, but perhaps his reply could be properly thought out. It may have been a saving grace that Linda interjected with her query. And Jack was willing to hear her out, "Alright," Jack nodded, shifting his seated self to point in Linda's direction to give her his full attention, "I'm listening. What've you got?" Jack asked, anticipating Linda's answer.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 6, 2023 17:28:09 GMT -8
"Alright," "I'm listening. What've you got?"
Linda exhaled, not that she was nervous but she felt rather awkward with the spotlight being on her between Jack and Gwen. She quickly picked herself back up before continuing forward, "So, we both think that it might be a good idea to start a consensus? Kind of like a survey, going around to everyone - asking basic questions about their intentions on why they were flying to America, where they're from, etcetera. I'm hopeful it will help us narrow down anybody among us that doesn't have true intentions. What do you both say?" Linda asked, her gaze panning back and forth between Gwen and Jack.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Sept 8, 2023 15:02:26 GMT -8
"Hi, Jack? Gwen? I don't mean to interrupt. But Stu and I, we were talking, and I um, I think we might have a good idea if you would like to hear it?"
"Alright, I'm listening. What've you got?"
"So, we both think that it might be a good idea to start a consensus? Kind of like a survey, going around to everyone - asking basic questions about their intentions on why they were flying to America, where they're from, etcetera. I'm hopeful it will help us narrow down anybody among us that doesn't have true intentions. What do you both say?"
With Linda's interruption, Gwen decided it was just as well to table that discussion with Jack for a later time, so she turned her full attention to her fellow Brit. "It probably would help to have a sort of roll call," she agreed, after considering Linda's suggestion. "That way, we could keep track of who's here at the caves and who's still at the beach. And we could learn who was traveling alone, and who has family or friends among the other passengers." Someone who would miss them, she thought sadly, as no one else had seemed to do so for Sebastian.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 30, 2023 17:52:21 GMT -8
"It probably would help to have a sort of roll call," "That way, we could keep track of who's here at the caves and who's still at the beach. And we could learn who was traveling alone, and who has family or friends among the other passengers."
Jack listened to Linda as she made her proposal, and listened to Gwen as she agreed with the idea. He didn't think it was a bad idea himself. If some of the survivors wanted to participate in some detective work to try and not only want to try and get to the bottom of their concerns but also strive to make their current living quarters a safer space, then he would be more than open to the idea, "I think that's a great idea," Jack looked from Gwen to Linda as he nodded in approval, "It sounds like you've thought this plan through very well. Thank you, Linda. And extend my gratitude to Stu as well." Jack nodded in Linda's direction. He wasn't sure if anything would come out of it, but if they didn't try than they'd never know.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 30, 2023 17:54:38 GMT -8
"I think that's a great idea," "It sounds like you've thought this plan through very well. Thank you, Linda. And extend my gratitude to Stu as well."
Linda grinned with relief, grateful that Jack was giving his blessing for her and Stu to proceed with their operation, "Thank you. We will hope to not disappoint with the outcome. I'll report back to you both once we've completed the task." Linda assured Jack and Gwen with a nod of thanks before quickly turning her back and headed towards the exit of the caves. She knew that she must find Stu at once, and report that their mission was officially a go.
*** Linda exits ***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Oct 6, 2023 18:51:50 GMT -8
"I think that's a great idea. It sounds like you've thought this plan through very well. Thank you, Linda. And extend my gratitude to Stu as well."
"Thank you. We will hope to not disappoint with the outcome. I'll report back to you both once we've completed the task."
"Trying to wrangle information out of 40-odd people -- that won't be easy. Speaking from experience," Gwen remarked. "But I'm sure she wants to be of help to Charlie, and Claire in turn." It was obvious to anyone how much Charlie cared about the young pregnant girl, and Gwen was happy to have found the tea he requested the day before. But in Claire's current state, it was going to take more than tea.
Jack's earlier talk of vivid dreams made Gwen rethink what she herself had seen out in the jungle. If she didn't at least discuss it with a rational, logical person such as him, she'd go on doubting herself as he was doubting Claire. So she decided to pick up the thread of conversation that had been abruptly dropped.
"Jack, the thing is, when Sawyer and I were out there ... I didn't tell him this. I'm not even sure if I should tell you," Gwen began hesitantly. "But I feel like ... I think maybe I was led to find that body."
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Post by Ariel on Oct 21, 2023 19:29:56 GMT -8
"Jack, the thing is, when Sawyer and I were out there ... I didn't tell him this. I'm not even sure if I should tell you," "But I feel like ... I think maybe I was led to find that body."
Jack's gaze did a double take as he grew puzzled by Gwen's revelation. He thought about her words for a split second before giving her a response, "Lead to find the body?" Jack asked curiously as he tried to understand where she was coming from, "What exactly do you mean by that, Gwen?" Jack followed up with another question as he turned his full attention onto Gwen. He was sincere, as he genuinely wanted to know what it was that she was referring to. Her findings almost sounded supernatural, though Jack figured there was most likely a common explanation to what she was feeling.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Oct 22, 2023 16:29:23 GMT -8
"Lead to find the body? What exactly do you mean by that, Gwen?"
“I’m not even sure how to explain it,” Gwen stammered with a shrug. But now that she had begun her tale, she needed to finish it. “Sawyer and I had gone past the golf course, into the trees, and I kept seeing something. Well, no, someone. I couldn't get a good look, and he was going further and further into the jungle. I don’t know why, but I felt like I had to follow him. Like I was being guided by this...ghost? And when we finally reached that stream, he was… he was right there. Standing in front of me, just as real as you are.
"It was my fiancé," Gwen explained, tears beginning to sting in her eyes. "A man who died two years ago. I mean, it... it looked like him but it wasn’t him. There was no warmth or... or recognition in his eyes. Just cold. I looked away to find Sawyer, just for a second, and then he was gone."
She brusquely wiped at her eyes with her hands and sniffled. Being emotional and hysterical wasn't exactly helping her case. "I’m sorry, Jack, I know how crazy that sounds. Maybe Claire isn't the only one seeing things, huh?” she added, a brief smile playing across her lips to assure the doctor that she would be okay, eventually.
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Post by Ariel on Oct 27, 2023 18:17:26 GMT -8
"It was my fiancé," "A man who died two years ago. I mean, it... it looked like him but it wasn’t him. There was no warmth or... or recognition in his eyes. Just cold. I looked away to find Sawyer, just for a second, and then he was gone."
"I’m sorry, Jack, I know how crazy that sounds. Maybe Claire isn't the only one seeing things, huh?”
Gwen's words suddenly hit Jack like a ton of bricks. He surely was not expecting her to go into the paranormal realm as she continued to explain what she had seen and felt. Looking a bit distressed, Jack rubbed his face with the palm of his hand as he stood up and paced a few steps from where Gwen sat. He turned around to meet her gaze again, his rather serious as he looked like he was about to throw up, "I saw my father...," Jack exhaled, speaking in a lower tone amidst his confession. He wanted to pour his heart out about his own situation just as Gwen did, but something inside of Jack told him that he needed to pull things back to reality, "...Look, I think we're all dehydrated and stressed. It's common to see things that aren't really there, especially in our circumstance." Jack back tracked as he took a few steps towards Gwen and sat back down beside her. He turned his head to face her, his gaze giving an empathetic feel, "I believe you that you saw what you saw, Gwen, but I am sure that you and Sawyer finding the body was more of a happenstance than anything." He did not want to be entirely dismissive towards Gwen regarding her encounter, but he knew that he had to be the one to keep everyone on the same plane. They all had to stay as sane as possible if they wanted to survive. It sounded like they were all succumbing to delirium one by one, and that fact alone caused some anxiety within the pit of his stomach.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Oct 29, 2023 9:26:06 GMT -8
"I saw my father... Look, I think we're all dehydrated and stressed. It's common to see things that aren't really there, especially in our circumstance. I believe you that you saw what you saw, Gwen, but I am sure that you and Sawyer finding the body was more of a happenstance than anything."
For a moment, Gwen opened her mouth to protest but then thought better of it. Jack was being polite, nice, like one would console a child with an active imagination. She had confided in him and was met with doubt and dismissal. And though she understood his need to be rational above all else, it couldn't help but sting.
"Right. Of course, you're right," Gwen relented, more to avoid an argument than in actual agreement. She began stuffing supplies into a backpack, eager to get to work and out of this conversation. “We should get down to the beach.”
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Post by Ariel on Nov 10, 2023 20:09:18 GMT -8
"Right.
“We should get down to the beach.”
Jack could tell she was upset. Her demeanor clenched every bone and muscle in her body, as if she was on the defensive. He let out a brief outward sigh, "Gwen...," He started. And yet, Jack also knew that there would be nothing progressive that would come out of this conversation. He bowed his head and nodded, before returning his gaze to her, "Yea. Alright. Let's go." He bent down to pack up the supplies he had collected. But for some reason, he couldn't help but feel entirely guilty about what had taken place, and how Gwen had reacted, "Anything else we should bring down?" Jack interjected, trying to appear as least guilty as possible and put on a brave face.
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