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[domesheriff]

[Linda comes onto the network today actually dressed casually rather than in her patrol uniform; she's wearing a red T-shirt under a gray sweater jacket over jeans and boots. her hair is pulled back in a braid, and the ever-present engagement ring is on her hand. today of all days, she wants to be wearing it. because despite the dome and her relocation, she's still counted the days, and she knows that if none of that had happened, this would be it--this would be her wedding day. and having realized that, it's a thought she can't get out of her head]

Hey, is anybody free today? [her tone is casual, but there's something a little anxious in the way she's standing. she has her hands in front of her and is unthinkingly playing with the ring as well] I'm off, and I don't want to spend the day sitting around alone. I'll take you to lunch--my treat. Or...I don't know, a walk in the gardens, or even some games in the arcade? Maybe a drink at Pugsy's tonight. Sound good to anybody?

[she smiles, but it doesn't reach her eyes. still, despite the feelings she's fighting, she's determined not to spend today moping. she's going to distract herself with new friends and fun instead]

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[domesheriff]

Wait, they've what?

[she did understand him this time, but she can't believe it. then again, she reminds herself, different universe. if people can be here from different worlds and even the future, both possibilities that she's already come to terms with, then why not the past?]

Bertie, what year is it where you're from?

[what_ho_jeeves]

It is the year of our Lord, 1930. I thought everyone knew that. Except for Barmy. Good old Barmy. He forgets his own address. Jolly fine chap, though.

[domesheriff]

[Linda shakes her head, still not sure she can believe this and wondering how she might convince Bertie if she's having trouble convincing herself]

[but it is the only answer that makes sense, and she knows it] Not for me. When I left Chester's Mill, it was 2013.