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[shatterings]

[ The stream opens up with Naminé holding a Ducklett and a Torchic in her lap. It takes her a while to speak, and when she does, it's slow, pained. ]

When people leave... do a lot of them leave at the same time?

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[shatterings]

Other than Ib... Roxas. I don't know if you ever spoke to him, but... he left either this morning, or late last night.

[ There's a sketch of him with her Altaria that she'd never been able to give him. ]

[diehardreaper]

Don't wager I have...

[ There's a sigh though as he ruffles his hair. ]

Buggering hell... our numbers're dropping like flies.

[shatterings]

I... have noticed a lot less people here... Do you think more people will leave?

[ She hopes not--not just for herself, but for others here. ]

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[diehardreaper]

Dunno...

[ There's a small sigh there as he looks up at the ceiling, his brow furrowing as he thinks it over. ]

Truth be told, love... M'not sure why they leave when they do so I'm as lost as you are.

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[shatterings]

... I wish we did know. I think it would make things easier for everyone... and maybe those left behind wouldn't be so sad.

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[diehardreaper]

Well... we'll prolly find an answer someday, eh?

[ He'll offer her a small smile though. it's the least he could do. ]

Least they're safe back home. That's a comfort, innit?

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[shatterings]

[ She nods, giving him a tiny smile in return. ]

It is.

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[diehardreaper]

And who knows. They might be back someday. Friend of mine from home's been here a few times so that's saying something.

[ Ah good. That smile's reassuring to say the least... and reminds him of something. ]

How's your little project coming along, by the way?

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[shatterings]

Really? I hope you're right.

[ She digs in her bag and withdraws a sketchbook. Flipping to a page, she holds it up for him to see--it's Xion with her Dewgong. ]

I think it's going okay.

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[diehardreaper]

Mister Spears doesn't remember a lick of it though but apparently, it's true!

[ A shift of topic though. Good thing this seems to put her in better spirits. ]

Blimey, you never told me you were an artist, sweetheart! That's fairly good, it is! Though... I had another project in mind. The whole.. breaking out of your shell bit was what I meant to ask about.

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[shatterings]

I see... I'll keep that in mind.

[ She flushes, though, and turns the pages, showing him several sketches--some of her friends, but others are of the locals. ]

Well... um, drawing is what I'm good at, and so I figured drawing people where I am will help. And it cheers them up, too, I think.

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[diehardreaper]

You've quite the hand! Those're brilliant, if you ask me.

[ And he does mean it! Have a grin back though. Hopefully it's encouraging enough. ]

Your drawings also make for a rather brilliant conversation starter, might I add?

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[shatterings]

[ It definitely is; the blush is still firmly on her cheeks. ]

I thought so, too. It really does make someone happy when I draw them, even if they haven't asked. Maybe... especially so, I think.

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[diehardreaper]

Wouldn't think so... rather know so.

[ Ah yes, good. At least she seems to have cheered up a bit. ]

Keep it up, then. You'll be even better before you know it.

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[shatterings]

Mm. I'll do my best.