36. Something's different/And I don't know what it is at all

[pompous_today]

There's something going on but I can't see or hear WHAT.

I can't remember.

I can't remember.

[There's a spot where his pen rests on the page, and nothing more

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[spandexisyouth]

Simon? I do not think I understand. Are you all right? Can I help you?

[pompous_today]

When I died, I forgot something big.

Whatever's going on right now has to do with it, and... I can't remember it still.

[spandexisyouth]

Oh. That. It does have to do with it, I think. Perhaps if it was talked around you would be able to tell some of what happened? Would you like me to try?

[pompous_today]

Thank you, but others have tried. All I hear is static.

[spandexisyouth]

They have tried hints instead of saying outright?

[enchainement]

better this way

[spandexisyouth]

But he is left wondering and feeling off. It is clear he is frustrated.

[enchainement]

it
is
better

[spandexisyouth]

Should he not decide that? If he is asking, then he wants to know.

It is good to protect those you care about, but if they do not want to be protected in that way then it is not very good for them.

[enchainement]

he can't decide it hurts him to know
it hurt him worse when he remembered
the tree already decided for him
I think it's right

[spandexisyouth]

The Tree has taken all of our memories from us, and we are the sum of our experiences. I do not think it is right.

[enchainement]

truth is as much happiness as it is pain
you don't have to think it's right
but there are worse things

[spandexisyouth]

It is.

What matters is what he thinks. He is an adult and knows enough to make choices for himself.

[enchainement]

[ Frustrated scribble. ]

The choice has been made by the thing that brought us all here.

[spandexisyouth]

And you will let it make this choice?

[enchainement]

to say to draw to explain makes the pain start and it doesn't stop it doesn't stop and I will not LOSE HIM TO THE PAST DO YOU UNDERSTAND?