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I really enjoyed Blizzards use of NPCs in Junkenstein's Revenge. I think it'd be awesome to get another mode like that eventually.

And yes, I think we can skip forward to the arrival of the Swiss Forces the day of their deployment. When I get the chance to respond later, I'll move things along. :)

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I wonder if they'll release any new maps with Sombra. I'd personally like to see an Australian map for the nuclear wasteland that Australia is in the Overwatch universe. Junkrat and Roadhog would be right at home, and it'd be interesting to see Blizzard's take on the nuclear-disaster scenario. I'd also be happy if they came out with a French map. Have the Eiffel Tower in the background and such. It'd be very cool.

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Listening quietly to Fareeha explain her tattoo's meaning, Angela understood much better what purpose it served. A permanent promise to herself to dedicate her life to protecting the innocent, and fighting for justice. She could feel her heart breaking, knowing that Fareeha likely felt that she'd failed to protect anyone or anything from the omnics. And when the Egyptian woman held the stained doll in her hand, telling the story of the girl who didn't make it, Angela couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat, choking up. Fareeha handed it to her, and the Swiss woman gently ran her hand over the rough fabric.

She'd seen dead children before. Seen their little playthings scattered about as haunting reminders of the innocence lost. But it never, ever failed to bring her own emotions to light and get the best of her whenever it was brought this close to her. What human wouldn't feel this doll tug at their heartstrings? Angela forced herself to stay composed. This was not about her. This was a time for Fareeha to get her feelings out, this was a time for Fareeha to break away from her stoic leader facade. This beautiful soldier had been in this war much longer, what right did Angela have to cry at a time like this?

"Fareeha," She began, careful to keep her voice steady. "You and I both know you did all you could. That child... it could not have been your fault. The only ones to blame for any of this Hell are the omnics themselves. The fact that we make mistakes is what keeps us all from becoming like the omnics themselves, slaughtering everything in sight... We're human, Fareeha. You're right about that. But I'd rather be human and make mistakes that cost lives and have to live with the regret, than become a killing machine without emotion or morals. Sure... holding this doll in my hand upsets me greatly. In fact, it brings tears to my eyes and makes me want to cry, but that feeling... that sadness just makes me want to fight harder. To prevent these deaths as much as I can, to make certain that I can heal everyone I can."

She handed the doll back over to Fareeha. "You know, Fareeha... I don't think there's any place I'd rather be right now. I've never felt more motivated to help. I've never felt more human, never felt more alive. We are the opposite of the omnics, and that is a good thing. We all have our limits, but... sometimes we humans can do remarkable things when pushed to the limit. Sometimes miracles happen." Angela felt a small smile tugging at her pink lips. "The Swiss companies will be here tomorrow. I think they're a miracle that the ESF has been waiting for... Two companies may not be much, but I know these fresh, strong troops will be a relief, even if only slight."

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I agree, sometimes the game seems rather light. Though, Ana getting shot in the eye in her comic was a bit of a shock. And the recent stuff with Sombra actually seems pretty dark in nature. From what I know, she's attempting to cause a nuclear meltdown in Dorado. That's pretty... deadly, you know?

I always get that feeling of something following me, though I guess it's not the worst thing ever. If a ghost is following me, at least I won't be alone!

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That's good to know! I'm really enjoying this RP.

Yep, those spooky ghosts were at it again. Though on Halloween, they decided to turn on the lights in the conference room across the room from where my desk is. I guess they were having a meeting.

Ghost 1: "Hey, what should we do to scare this mortal being who dares step into our office?"

Ghost 2: "I dunno. Let's turn the light on."

Ghost 1: "GENIUS." *boop*

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Angela hoped that this small gesture, this kind embrace, would do something to help Fareeha's morale. She'd been through so much that it made the Swiss woman feel almost desperate to see that their defense of this land succeeded. Failure after so much fighting and so much sacrifice just wasn't an option. If they survived, they'd be absolutely devastated. Angela knew that kind of feeling could easily lead to suicide. It was just a known fact. History repeated itself, and in every war, the losing nation often found themselves without hope, and hopelessness led to despair. Despair led to death. Angela didn't want to see it happen to these hardy and stalwart people.

Unwrapping her arms from around the tall soldier, Angela looked up at her, peering into her deep brown eyes. She found herself captivated, reaching up and running a finger delicately across the tattoo under Fareeha's eye. The Eye of Horus. Ana had a similar one, different in design but with the same meaning. But what did it mean to Fareeha? Surely it was almost like it wasn't even there at this point. Just another mark on the skin, like a freckle or scar. Realizing that perhaps she was getting too close, Angela's cheeks tinted pink and she stepped away.

"Sorry," She apologized, walking back over to the cot and sitting down. "I have to ask about the tattoo under your eye. I'm just curious. What is it for? Is it a symbol of heritage or a family tradition, or something else? I know your mother had one, but it was different in design. It's the Eye of Horus, right? Or was it Ra? I never really studied Egyptian culture... all that I know about it is what I learned when your mother talked about it many years ago."

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Oh, no worries! I know so long as you don't say you're ditching the RP I'll get a response eventually. :)

I worked on Halloween this year so I didn't get to do much. I think the most equally terrifying thing I had to do this week was go to the dentist.

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How was your Halloween?

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Ah yes. That familiar creep. He should really mind his own business unless he's gonna make me some coffee.

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I work alone in an office through the dead of night. Lights in the building are motion activated, and they like to turn on by themselves a lot. Sometimes I just sit there and expect a ghost to pop up and be like "Seriously, all the lights turned off. You haven't moved from that chair in 3 hours."