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[lcied]

[The scene takes place in the little garden in the back of Willow -- and now, also Hope's house. Hope can be seen curled up, droplets of rain falling down on him, but the boy does not seem to be bothered by that in the slightest.]

Mom… I miss you. I -- I miss you s-so much, I can't… [His voice breaks into sobs, and when he lifts his face, it's clear

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[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

Hope...

[What do you say in situations like these?]

Did you want someone there?

[audio]

[lcied]

N-no. Sorry.

[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

Are you alone?

[Because if you are he is coming over. Not that he is sure what he would do... But you shouldn't be alone.]

[audio]

[lcied]

Uh, actually, no...

[He knows Willow must be inside, but the point is, he'd rather avoid company.]

[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

Because that sounded ever so convincing.

[sigh] My turn.

Where are you?

[audio]

[lcied]

[Just how many times will he hear that question today?]

I am n-not lying. I live here, I - I just... needed some place to think.

[Or bawl his eyes out, to be more precise.]

[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

[At least one more.]

I think... you've done more than enough of that.

...

So what are you thinking about? [Switch tactics]

[audio]

[lcied]

I'd rather... not go into details. [As if the tone of his voice wasn't making it obvious already.]

[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

[He lets out a breath]

Okay... If there comes a time when you do...

Well, I'll be around.

[Social interactions why. He's indebted to you and can't help.]

[audio]

[lcied]

[Tieria's concern doesn't go unnoticed, but Hope is stubborn.]

Thank you. I-I'll remember that.

[audio]

[holdnovirtue]

You best.

...

And go get an umbrella.

[audio]

[lcied]

[Umbrella? That's a new one, Tieria should get some points for originality.]

Mhm.

[hang-up~]

[holdnovirtue]

[You'll have to pardon him. He doesn't get out often.]