[video]

[after_the_flower]

[Sophie had left for a few days to visit Asbel and the others back home. When she returned, anyone who saw her might realize she seemed very distant. People who knew her might really see this. She was very quiet. Sad. Something was serious up. After a moment of keeping to herself and being away from everyone, she finally got on the network. For your dose of awkward, sad, dark, morbid things...here she is. She looks uncomfortable in her seat, but she's serious.]

I need to...ask a question.

[A pause.]

What do you...do when you realize that your friends will all die before you?

Comments

[audio]

[after_the_flower]

It's kind of hard to not think about it though, is it easy for you?

[audio]

[tidalwaves]

I guess. I'm still young, and so are most of the people I care about.

[audio]

[after_the_flower]

But you can get older with them. Right?

[audio]

[tidalwaves]

Yeah. But I'll keep growing even after they're... ...whatever...

[audio]

[after_the_flower]

...?

[A silence...What was that all about?]

[audio]

[tidalwaves]

[Sorry, Sophie; Marie doesn't do well with silent replies. He took that opportunity to disconnect.]

[audio]

[after_the_flower]

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