It's time to go.
Most people are on the train by now. Settled into their cabins and among friends and loved ones. There are only three new arrivals left to board and once they do, Hal pulls a conductor's hat out from underneath the bar, tugs it on, and steps around it to the middle of the train. He opens his mouth to talk, voice filling the train.
"It's time to go. Stops happen once a day until everyone's departed and I already have your stopped listed. If you'd like to be prioritized, let me know, otherwise we'll go in order of death. Settle in and enjoy the ride. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask, folks."
This, of course, means that those who died earliest (Manfred, Higekiri) will depart first while those who died latest (Barnham, Damian, Percy) will depart last. There's a stop for everyone, though those who want to get off together are more than welcome to. Hal pulls a notepad and pen out of his pocket later and people will notice that he goes around the train confirming stops with everyone. Whatever feeling Hal may have had to a character back in town isn't noticeable here -- he is simply a robot assigned with a job.
After that, it's all a matter of settling in and enjoying the ride. If that's possible for you, at least.
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robowest2017-03-04 12:02 pm
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But now Barnham is just being... Embarrassing and lame! Ugh. Feelings? Feelings. Or something like that.
How do you deal with emotions without wanting to stab something, real Q. Not that... Russell is feeling particularly stabby right now, but that's definitely going to be a problem down the road. How to feel without wanting to stab? ]
....Yeah. [ Okay, he's going to set down his diary (one day he'll burn this thing), and rub his cheeks. Ugh... Embarrassed. ]
It's better to see people on this train happy instead of sad.... Even you. So, that's good... Everyone should go home with a smile on their face, or something...
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... You are learning quite quickly, I believe.
But I agree with you. After everything we have all suffered... I shall hope everyone is able to enjoy...at least a fair amount of peace.
You as well, Russell.