Shibuya Line is down

[kobanemperor]

There was a human accident on the Shibuya line an hour ago. They've called me in to help deal with it, because apparently the police in charge of the station has a weak stomach. I'm not sure how they can deal with this on a regular basis. The clean up is....dreadful. They've offered to take me for drinks after work, and I think I am going to say yes. For those of you travelling, Shibuya is majorly delayed today.

Comments

[tezukamarilyn]

I'm sorry to hear that. We only see the ones that make it as far as the hospital.

[kobanemperor]

Which, let's be realistic, doesn't happen often at the train stations.

[tezukamarilyn]

Not often. Occasionally managing severed limbs.

Are you free for tea sometime next week?

[tezukamarilyn]

Yes, I can manage Thursday.

[kobanemperor]

Sounds great, then.

[kabajim]

That is sad to hear.

If you ever need to spend some time with children, I wouldn't mind if you came and gave a safety speech.

[kobanemperor]

That would be nice.

[kabajim]

Perhaps right before summer break? If you have time available, of course.

[kobanemperor]

I can make time.

[kabajim]

Usu.

[ikemen_garden]

I don't know if it would violate your protocol or not, but I'd be happy to donate an arrangement to the family in condolence, if you can give me information on where to send it.

[kobanemperor]

I will let you know. Thank you.

[ikemen_garden]

I'll be sure to prepare something appropriate.

[gekidazejanai]

Damn, that's a shame to hear. I hope the family can get some sense of closure from this.

[kobanemperor]

It's always tough to deal with. The ones left behind hurt more than the deceased....especially when they get the clean-up bill.

[gekidazejanai]

They get charged for that? Damn...poor souls.

[kobanemperor]

They do. It is not a practice I agree with.

[gekidazejanai]

Yeah, I can see why.

[theprodigalbuchou]

'Human accident'? Such an inhumane way of describing such a terrible thing.

And having to deal with it because a colleague is too weak is not fair to you. Are you alright, Genichirou?

[kobanemperor]

It's just the formal way these things are referred as.

I....I'm fine.

[theprodigalbuchou]

I understand that. And I suppose that it is a less disturbing thing to announce to others on the train to prevent a panic. Still... such a sad phrase to describe the loss of a life.

Hmm... Are you really?

[kobanemperor]

It has kept me up.

[theprodigalbuchou]

I see... Would you like some company? Perhaps talk about it?

[kobanemperor]

That would be nice.

[theprodigalbuchou]

I shall be there shortly.