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[lighthearted]

If you ran into a monster last night that was all black with glowing eyes, that was me. I can't apologize enough for what I did. I'm one of the sick Maybe it was just a nightmare because I've been sick and feverish, but it felt real, so just in case, I want to say I'm sorry.

If I knew you or not, it doesn't matter. I want to make up for it somehow, but right now I'm going to focus on making sure that it won't happen again.

This is the last thing I ever wanted to happen, and I don't know how to undo any of the harm I caused. I don't think there's a way to do that, but please know that these words come from my heart.

If you want to talk to me about this in person, I'll be around.


Also, Kratos will be running Arts and Crafts for the time being.

- Sora

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[impudentsongbird]

I ... think I saw you. I'm very sorry you had to go through that.

If you need someone to speak to in confidence, I'm quite willing to lend an ear.

- Gabe

[lighthearted]

Thanks. I'm not sure what there is to talk about, but I still appreciate it.

[impudentsongbird]

Sometimes just unburdening oneself can be of help.

You're welcome. Just leave a message for Gabe if you decide you'd like to.

[lighthearted]

All right. And I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble last night.

[impudentsongbird]

There's no need to apologise. You were the one in far more trouble.

[lighthearted]

I made a mess of things, but I'm just glad I didn't hurt more people.

[impudentsongbird]

From everything I've heard, it's not you who's been making the mess. Don't take on more blame than is yours, Sora. Just being here is burden enough.

[lighthearted]

Still, I should have done something about how sick I was, or I should have prepared better. There were lots of ways to prevent what happened.

[impudentsongbird]

Maybe, or maybe not. It's hard to say any of that for sure when the time is already over and done. That you regret the harm speaks well of you, but there's no need to blame yourself for being placed in circumstances you didn't choose.

But if you like--if you're still not cured--there may be a way.

[lighthearted]

Really? What is it?

[impudentsongbird]

We operated on my brother last night. There was something inside him that was making him sick. I don't know yet whether the operation worked, but if it did, maybe it could help you too.

[lighthearted]

Wow. If you can find out if it worked, will you let me know?

[impudentsongbird]

I will. Good luck, Sora.

[anon]

[idolism]

What was it? This thing you found?

[impudentsongbird]

Some kind of device, shaped like a butterfly with closed wings. The bulk of it was metal, but the wings were made of something else--I couldn't tell what. It was more transparent.

Have you seen anything like that before?

[idolism]

I have not. But then we're here, after all. The normal rules of nature don't often apply in this place, regardless of personal experience.

Is the item still within someone's possession?

[impudentsongbird]

Yes. For their safety I'm not certain I should say who.

[idolism]

I couldn't care less who is involved in what, but I understand the sentiment. However, the fact that someone was crazy enough to undergo such a treatment and actually had something inside them worth finding is a vital piece of information, you understand. Is it was in their stomach, correct? This object?

[impudentsongbird]

I understand. But even if you don't care, others might. If this information will help others, by all means, spread it! But I'd rather not reveal the name of the person who still has the device unless they wish so.

[idolism]

Keep the name, it matters little. What I'd rather know are the pertinent details about this device and the surgery. Is that acceptable or are these things also secrets? If it simplifies the situation, I can also ask these things in person.

[impudentsongbird]

Of course. Yes, the device was in the stomach.

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[idolism]

And do you have knowledge of what their symptoms were beforehand?

[impudentsongbird]

He had a rash and was suffering some kind of nausea or stomach-pains, I believe.

[idolism]

Those do sound like the symptoms complained about so far.

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Is that accurate?

[impudentsongbird]

Yes, that's the one. I should have thought of that myself.