driftfleet goodbye videos

[winn]

these messages are accessible on the network, if you have the password.

Kara password: hope

[ winn is sitting on his bed. he waves at the camera nervously. ]

Hi Kara. I don't know what's going to happen here. I want to be strong, I want to believe that we'll figure this out like we do everything, but people keep leaving and I can't help but worry that maybe...maybe it won't be that easy. So I've been recording these, updating them every couple months. [ he runs his fingers through his hair ] We'll see each other again, Kara. And soon. I'm not giving up, wherever I am, I want you to know that, I'm keeping my promise, I'm getting you back to Alex, to Eliza, to National City. You and Mon-El and Kitty and Kurt and anyone else who doesn't have a home to go back to and wants to share ours - because you taught me, you showed me that I can - that I must - that I can't do any less than that. We're stronger together, and even when I'm not physically there, we still are we're just...working at it from both ends. Take care of Kitty for me - I mean, I know you will, you're friends and you would take care of anyone because that's who you are - you're a hero. But please. If I'm taking too long, don't let her rebound with some asshat, make sure she's treated right, okay?

[ his voice gets chocked up, and he nods at the camera and smiles before switching to kryptonian ]

I love you [ the same kind of platonic love she used in her message to him ] Kara, and I believe in you. Keep believing in yourself. You're so strong. You can do this. We can do this. We'll make it home.

Kitty password: slinky

Hi. [ he smiles at her ] I really hope you never see this. Or that we're watching it together, snug on the couch, munching on popcorn. There's a memory card in your locket, behind my picture. You can watch it on my phone, or most smartphones, if mine disappeared too...I recorded it before I thought up this option. [ he rubs his face and smiles again ] I want to be smiling for this, but I can't think about not being by your side without wanting to cry, I'm sorry. [ he takes a breath ] okay. I'm good, I can do this. I love you, Katherine Anne Reckless Abandonment Sexy Beautiful Badass Safety Every-Other-Name-I'm-Blanking-Out-On-Right-Now Pryde. I will always love you. Every second I got to have you in my life has changed me for the better, made me a better man, and I'm grateful for it. I will never give up on you, but I want you to be happy more than anything, so if you find. [ he clears his throat ] sorry, if you find someone who can help you do that, go for it. I want to be hopeful and tell you I'll find my way back to you, that without the augment nothing could stop me from getting to you, more than anything I want to say distance cannot stop true love, all it can do is delay it for a while, and have it come true...but you taught me that sometimes I have to be realistic, sometimes I have to be practical, and more than anything I want to be what you need, I want to say the right words right now, the ones that would give you hope, that would keep you believing in a future you deserve to have, you will have but I don't know what they are. You say I'm good with words - I never felt any good at that before you, I never felt any good at a lot of things before you. I love you, and whatever happens, I'm with you, and I'm rooting for you.

[ he blows a kiss and stop the recording before he bursts into tears, his eyes already shimmering dangerously. ]

Mon-El password: happy_hour

Hi man - [ he holds up a space beer at the camera before taking a long drink before singing ]

Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times
That we fucked up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
Cuz the last few days
Have kicked my ass
So let's give 'em hell
Wish everybody well
Here's to us.

[ he takes another swig ]

I got to know you twice, and both times it's been a pleasure to become your friend. You have a big heart, Mon-El, don't sell yourself short. You're a good person, and you deserve to be happy. You deserve to be honest about yourself. I'll see you again, man, and maybe then we'll even be on the same page - crazy, right? Be good to Kara - but be good to you too, I don't like people being mean to any of my friends, and that includes you, you know that, right? You're my friend. I'm being very repetitive but I've been recording these for a while and this? [ pointing to his bottle ] not my first! Hasta la vista, baby, la vista won't be long, I promise. 

Hank password: grandpank

If they haven't disappeared yet - get my computer, get my notes - they're yours. I'm sure you and Cisco can do this. I'll keep working on my end - wherever the hell that may be. It's not over til we win, bro. Never give up - never surrender.

[ he smiles ]

This part - this was gonna be my bestman speech, at your wedding. Or well, the first draft.Tell Raven I'm so sorry especially if I didn't manage to get the planning done - I bet Cisco can do it better anyway though, who are we kidding. He's the real party animal around here.

[ he clears his throat, moves the camera back to it could film his body - wearing a suit, of course, and holds up a glass of rum-and-cola ]

When I first met Hank it was - it was super awkward, to be honest. See Kara was giving him a tour of the Tourist and they forgot to knock and Kitty and I were - you can fill in the blanks, right? [ he laughs ] And there was this blue fuzzy giant, just hanging out in the doorway, trying to be invisible like that's even a possibility. But, honestly, we wouldn't be us if we weren't super awkward. Hank, man, you're the best brother a guy could ask for, and you and Raven deserve each other. Watching the two of you has taught me so much about what it means to be a good man, a good person, a good boyfriend, and I look forward to learning from you what it is to be a good husband. I love you guys. To Hank and Raven. [ he downs his glass ]

Natalie password: imanerd

Hi Natalie. [ he's sitting by the piano for this ] I learned a thing, watch - [ he plays twinkle twinkle little star, badly ] sorry, I'll leave it to the expert - [ he shuts the lid ] I just wanted to make you laugh, I love making you laugh. Someone had better take over making you laugh until I make it back to you. And I will - I promise. You're my family and I'm never giving up on you. I love you, Natalie, and I want you to remember that, no matter where in the multiverse I end up, there is always someone out there who loves you so much, and is so proud of you. I wish you and Nightingale every happiness and I know you're gonna mock that it sounds like a wedding toast now - I just had to say it once, I'm glad that you have each other. Til we meet again, little sis, take care of each other.

Hermione password: hocuspocus

My best friend and my sister! - I dunno if you know the reference, but I'm just so happy for you guys. [ he smiles ] I'm glad he has you. Take care of each other, okay, I know you will but... [ he sighs ] I don't really know what to say. I should have like, these grand inspiring words to leave behind but I'm really not very good at those, and I don't like thinking about leaving anything behind because it means we're saying goodbye. It won't be forever, though, I really believe that. We'll find a way to all of us get home and we'll also find a way to stay in touch - Cisco, Hank, and I have been working on that, we'll keep working on that. It'll be a hell of a lot easier without an augment blocking us, too - [ he grins ]

I don't...[ he turns more somber ] I don't want you to lose any more family, Hermione. And you aren't. I'll always be your brother, even if I can't physically be there right at this moment. You're in my heart, wherever I am. 

Raven password: imahero

Hi Raven - I can't see you but I'm sure you look nice... [ he rubs the back of his neck and smiles awkwardly ] I've been recording these all day...every couple months I have an update day and I re-record these and hope I never have to use them and I get emotional and awkward and I wonder why I don't write a script first and still I never do it the next time I guess because - and I cannot stress this enough - I just really don't want them to ever have to be seen. I don't wanna leave, not in any way that doesn't involve all of us going where we want to be, and I definitely hope this didn't happen before your wedding cuz I saw wanna be there - I'm so excited, I'm working on suits already. I'm making Hank's - it looks really good. I think I solved the ring mystery - did he tell you? He should be able to make it, if he didn't already. 

I'm so glad I got to meet you, Raven, you're such a great person, I wouldn't approve of just anyone for my twin bro, you know? [ he smiles ] I'll see you both again, if not here then when we figure out how to make inter-dimensional video calls. Which we will, let's be real, we're a bunch of geniuses. So take lots of pictures for me, okay? I'll wanna hear all the stories. Just thinking of not being around makes me miss you. I'm gonna go before this gets weird, okay? [ he waves at her ] 

Kate password: westcoastftw

It'e been a year, can you believe it? [ he smiles and shakes his head at the camera ] I can't believe how much has changed. I totally had a crush on you when I just arrived - I'm sorry, that was awkward to say, I mean...I just mean. We've grown up so much together. You know, I met you on day 1, and whenever day last happens I just...I hope I get to see you then, too. Though, day last is a little I mean...you know, the multiverse is huge and I'm a genius and you have superheroes who can punch through it...we'll meet again. We will. I still have to get all of you home, right, and watch you admit defeat when you try National City pizza.

[ he smiles and sighs ]

Thank you, Kate. For everything. For being my friend, for believing in me, for teaching me, for just...thank you for being you. You make my life so much better every day. Powers be damned, you're my hero. 

Peggy password: coffee>tea

I'll try to make it as painless as possible for both of us, but I make no promises. I may cry. I've been doing these all day, and you know what? I'm tired of smiling, Peggy, it's exhausting. So I'm just...I'm gonna be real for a minute here, okay? And I hope it's what you need to hear, because it's what I need to say. You're my friend, Peggy, you've taught me so much and I'm not just talking about weapons training though that - that's definitely a thing I need. You teach me that I'm stronger and better than I think I am, you show me what I should strive to be. I feel like I'm learning something I need to know for life every time we talk. Cisco can make you new exercises to practice with, so, just cuz I'm gone don't think that's reason enough to go slacking off, okay? [ he smiles because he knows she won't, and he knows she likes it when he's being strict. the whole maybe...time and a half it happened. ] I don't want to believe that this is the end, but in case it is...thank you for everything. Thank you for being my friend and my mentor. 

Steve password: i<3tea

Cap - [ he salutes and breaks into a smile ] I have a mission for you. I don't know how Kitty is taking this, but it's not well, that's for sure. Please, Steve, you mean so much to her - stay close, okay? Make sure....make sure she doesn't go with some jerk who doesn't treat her right, or goes self destructive or anything like that...I'm gonna do the best I can to get back to you guys but until I do - I trust you to be her Superman.

[ he rubs the back of his neck and shakes his head before smiling back at the camera ]

Sorry, you're just so easy to talk to, even when you're not in the room with me. You believed in me, before I ever thought to believe in myself. Thank you for everything, Steve. I don't know how long we're gonna be apart for but remember what you told me - life's too short for regrets.

Jim password: ohcaptainmycaptain

[ winn is sitting on his bed. by his side, is the dinosaur plushie kitty won for him back on planet touchy-feely. he's wearing pajamas. he smiles at the camera ] See? I can follow orders. Sometimes. If this gets weird, blame the sleep talking, cuz I'm totally asleep right now, yup. You can't prove otherwise.

[ he shrugs ] 

Jim, I...thank you. Thank you for looking out for me, for making me talk, for never giving up on me even though I'm sure it was tempting. Thank you for accepting the responsibility I just kinda...threw on your shoulders, even though you have plenty of it already. Thank you for being my family. I love you man. 

[ and suddenly, he can't bring himself to say anything else so he cuts the feed before he bursts into tears. ] 

Fenris password: phaser_tag

Hey my brother my brother - [ he gives the camera a quick 2-fingered salute ] this is a 'til later', not a goodbye, so don't get too upset, okay? You know how smart I am, and I'm using all that brain power to get me back so that all of us can decide where we're going, together. No man left behind. Or woman. Or candelabra. The point is - I'm not saying goodbye, because you don't give up on family. [ he smiles at the camera ]

Til later, Fenris.

 Jarvis password: i<3flamingos

[ winn is sitting in his room. in front of him, is a plate of jarvis-made leftovers. he sighs wistfully. ] For however long I'm gone, and if you aren't around when I get back, I'm going to miss you and your excellent food. Mostly you, though, I swear, even if you never cook for me again, I'd be happy to see you. There are a couple things I'd like to ask you - 1. keep making sure everyone on the Tourist is well fed. And take care of Kitty too, okay? Please? 2. remind Peggy that coffee is the superior beverage. 3. if you talk about me and you still can't bring yourself to use my first name - can you go with 'agent' instead of 'mr.'? It just sounds so much cooler, you know. 

[he smiles ] I'm so glad I got to meet you. And bitty you. You're awesome, Jarvis, keep doing you. 

Chekov password: :s

Hi Pavel. I....didn't think I would get to the point where I have to record one of these but...look. I'm going to work my hardest to get back, but there is a chance - an itsy-bitsy I don't even want to think about it happening chance - that I won't be able to. And if that happens...Kitty is going to need you. I know you don't need me to tell you that but...look, man, I just want her to be happy, you know? And I may not know a lot about you but I know you care about her so just. Be there for her. [ he clears the throat and cuts the feed. he doesn't want to think about pavel replacing him but it beats some jerk. ] 

Kurt password: trust

[ this one, he films in the engine room ]

Whatever you're thinking right now - believe me, I am too. I don't want you to ever have to watch this. I hate that there's even a possibility worth making this for. I'm not going to stop trying to get back to you guys, I'm never going to stop trying, so don't give up on me, not yet. I trust you to be there for Kitty - but remember you put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others - so take care of yourself, and that includes talking if you need to talk and getting medical help - I recommend Beverly, she's really good. Kitty needs you alive and well and healthy, okay? I need you that way too, because when I get back you and me? We're taking the Atroma down. I'm counting on you, Kurt. 

Maglor password: so_do_la_fa_mi_do_re

[ winn sits by the piano, and hits a few random keys ] I wanted to write you a song, but the thing is...without the music, the lyrics just don't seem to come. Thank you for being my friend, Maglor. Thanks for always helping out, no matter what random request I come up with. I hope we can meet again, but if we don't...I hope it's because you're back where you belong. I'm gonna miss you, man.