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[slightlyoblivious]

Hello, everyone. This is Yukiko Amagi.

...I was one of the people that was modified last week. I wanted to apologize to anyone I hurt when I wasn't entirely in control of myself. I know that what happened wasn't my fault, but it still hurt other people. I never wanted to do that, and I'm sorry.

[She pauses for a moment, fiddling with her hair, then takes a deep breath and looks into the camera, to continue.]

Something else that I wanted to say is that I understand what it's like to look at what you did when you weren't entirely yourself and be shocked. It really hurts, and it makes you look at yourself differently. But I want everyone to remember this: we all have our shadows. Those shadows may not be pleasant, and they might hurt sometimes. But they shouldn't hold you back, either. The best thing to do is to find a way to accept your shadows and then move forward.

It isn't the easy path to take, but it's the one where you'll find the strength to go forward. I know, because I've been there, and I'm stronger for it.

[And her expression softens, and she manages a little smile.]

The last thing I wanted to say here is that I'm not angry at anyone who was ordering me around or anyone that hurt me. I know that wasn't really you talking, and I know people do things when they're afraid that they wouldn't normally do. I forgive you. I understand if you don't want to be friends, but if you ever want to talk or anything, you can come find me.

Inaba folks, check-in? Are you okay, after all that?

Comments

[video]

[fuhgeddaboudit]

Are ya sure you're okay, Yukiko?

[keybearer]

I just wonder if that's really a comparison you can make. Getting brainwashed like that... does it really count as a part of ourselves when somebody else pulled the strings?

[His eyes narrow. It's not something he endured personally, but the idea's still unsettling.]

Still, I've gotta agree that moving forward's the best plan of action. Wouldn't we just be giving them what they want if we cracked?

[After all, Jason's the sick creep who likes putting them through all those messed up experiments.]

[egotrigger]

[He wasn't going to answer, but something about this makes him want to talk to her.]

I... feel the same way about what happened. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

But... shadows? Like the Jungian idea?

[Hallelujah stop laughing dammit.]

[get_bent]

[When Kanji saw this, he send a comment back.]

S-senpai! That's the spirit!

[A good lesson that sometimes he tends to forget himself. He's glad to have her as a friend, and for Yukiko to be that strong. A beat, and then.]

I didn't get affected, so I'm fine.