voice;

[bright_mark]

This...can't be right. Ormazd, how is this possible? I was just-

[Silence on the line, before a soft sigh.]

I don't understand. Why here, again?

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[kakolookiyam]

...Elika?

[bright_mark]

Prince, is that you?

[kakolookiyam]

Yes. I had... Well, I suppose it is a poor welcome, but...

You have been?

[bright_mark]

I'm alright. Are you? You sound...

[kakolookiyam]

More importantly, are you safe? Has... our illustrious friend found you, yet?

[bright_mark]

I'm making my way to him now.

I...heard about what happened. From Zexion. [A pause.] Prince, I'm so sorry. If there's anything I can do...

[kakolookiyam]

There is little anyone can. She walked in darkness and now it is to me to do that same.

...There is yet hope. Such as it is.

[bright_mark]

You don't need to walk alone, you know.

[kakolookiyam]

I thank you, Elika, but it is not...

It is not the same.

[bright_mark]

It never will be. But your friends are at your side.

[kakolookiyam]

I know. And thank you.

[bright_mark]

Of course.