~forty~ (and to hell with everything)

[glowing_science]

[Klavier's droned. For good.

Needless to say, Ema's taken the discovery pretty hard. The two of them had been together for over a year after arriving within a few months of each other. Yes, lately things had been strained, but they had been working through it. Klavier was her rock, the man who gave her comfort when the town hit her too hard,

Comments

A

[1_21jigawatts]

....are you okay?

[glowing_science]

[Heavy sigh as she plays with the ring on her right ring finger.]

I will be. I just need a bit of time to... deal.

My boyfriend was droned. It seems like it's permanent.

[1_21jigawatts]

Oh....

....I don't really know what to say. I'm sorry?

[glowing_science]

Thanks, Misaka.

You don't have to say anything. There's really nothing to say. He might be back, he might not be, or he might return and remember nothing. Who knows? You know how this town is; I just need to pick up and deal with it.

Later.

[1_21jigawatts]

If it turns out that you need anything...

[glowing_science]

I know. And I appreciate it, Misaka. I really do. And if anything happens, the same is true if you need anything.

How are you settling back in, by the way?

[1_21jigawatts]

F-Fine, really! I plan on having a sleepover on Wednesday with some friends...is that okay?

[glowing_science]

That sounds fine! It's summer, no reason for you girls to be up in the morning.

You need anything for Wednesday night?

[1_21jigawatts]

We have everything we need and if we find something else, we'll just buy it ourselves.

[glowing_science]

Okay.

Have fun on Wednesday, then.

[1_21jigawatts]

I will...thank you.

[glowing_science]

You're welcome.