PRIVATE ☏ TO FRANCESCA

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[finnick … really needs to talk to someone. about life. myri is nice and all, but most of the group he doesn't feel comfortable enough with to have realtalk with. and the ones he'd maybe consider talking to (i.e. … pretty much just violet actually) are busy dealing with their own shit. it's been awhile since he talked to frannychan anyway. so, after everyone goes back to the hospital and deals with their own damage, he goes out on the balcony (at least it's not the bathroom?) to make a phone call.]

I'm assuming you saw what happened on tv.

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You're right. [he nods until he ... remembers this is a phone.] You're right. That's why I wouldn't ask to forget any of it if given the choice. I can't just somehow rip out part of me without it affecting everything.

[there's a short pause before he makes another admission (sorry you've turned into his diary, gurl.)]

After the concert, when I went back to the hotel, I started wondering if I was even fit to be a knight. Even with all the things I've done for the mission. But I am, aren't I? It's just — I just have to want it.

[socialgraces]

[Its ok, she's just glad he's getting it off his chest and that he trusts her to confide in. It means a lot.]

Oh yes. [She sounds so proud, but still so sad.] The humility you possess, even after being thrust into fame and fortune, speaks volumes for your character, Finnick. And the sacrifices you've made, although not as brazen as attacking an armed assassin, truly honor the oath you took.

I believe this mission has unfolded in ways Wynn did not, and could not, foresee. I don't think for a second he would have allowed you to become so deeply entangled in something this dangerous without forewarning you.

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It unfolded in ways I didn't foresee, either. I never thought it was going to end up this way. Although I guess I didn't put much thought into how it would have ended up, either. That's my own fault.

[socialgraces]

It's easy to see that from where you are now, but I'm sure you felt much more in control at the time. You live, you learn. Trust me, there's no one in the Knighthood who hasn't made worse miscalculations in their time.

All that matters now is that we get you out. Which we will.

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Thank you, Francesca. I don't think I can ever say how much I appreciate it.

[socialgraces]

You don't have to.

And this way I'll have a chance to meet Myri.

[65]

I can't believe you haven't met her. [yeah he's about to sound all lovestruck and gushy now.] She's really incredible.

[socialgraces]

[That's ok, she loves it more than she'll ever admit.] Then I'm glad I don't have to wait.

If anything else comes up before I get there, or if you just need to talk again, you can call.

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I will, I will. [he almost says "thanks" again but stops himself. it's becoming a problem.] I look forward to seeing you again soon.

[socialgraces]

Very soon. Take care of yourself, Finnick. [insert goodbye/hanging up]