twenty-six. ✝

[marredgoldfinch]

[his right leg is back, so he's merely playing with the branch he'd been using as a crutch now, writing a certain set of words in the sand. he'd made it to the ship, found the note... and was sorely disappointed]

It's all his fault... Do they mean the original captain? I certainly blame him for this whole bloody mess.

[Nathaniel nuzzles his cheek

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[memorablement]

[ She offers a weak smile ]

Maybe we could keep each other company.

[marredgoldfinch]

I'd... like that.

[it was slow, but honest]

[memorablement]

[ Her smile widens a little as she kneels to pick up what little she has left ]

Where are you?

[marredgoldfinch]

At Riku's shelter.

[at Riku's insistence, he had continued to use the spare cot in the shelter. and true be told, he really didn't want to be alone.. not with the end so close at hand]

[memorablement]

Okay, I'll --

[ There's a small pause as she makes a sudden move to her right, narrowly avoiding... Something the Sphere can't bring into focus. She lets out a small breath of relief as her pace begins to dramatically increase in speed ]

I'll be there soon.

[marredgoldfinch]

Be careful, child. I could never forgive myself if you were hurt on your way to visit me.