022. [Video]

[internecineowl]

[Nagi is outside, and for those who would know, he's outside the Patrol HQ doors - but not outside of its high stone fence. There are raindrops on the camera, and he wipes them away with the edge of his green plaid scarf.]

The skies are troubled tonight - it almost seems like the world itself is mourning with us

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[voice]

[dollchains]

[The heart may be weak. And sometimes it may even give in. But I’ve learned that deep down, there’s a light that never goes out!]

[It's a young boy's voice -- Sora, a year or so ago. One of his memories; she still holds the afterimages.]

Your wife... her words sound a little... like a friend of mine.

[voice]

[internecineowl]

Do they? It must have been quite a wise friend.

[voice]

[dollchains]

His heart is strong.

[voice]

[internecineowl]

Yes, it would need to be. Like hers.

She was a good person, too. What did your friend say?

[voice]

[dollchains]

I bet she was. He believes... that even in the blackest darkness, there is light. I'm glad he's kept that belief. He wouldn't be alive if he hadn't. [Not that, after his disappearance so long ago, she's sure he's even alive anymore...] Wait, um, could I ask you a question?

[voice]

[internecineowl]

Aha. You see, I believe that, too.

And of course you can.

[voice]

[dollchains]

Good.

Um, well, I was wondering if you might know him. He was here for a little while -- Sora.

[voice]

[internecineowl]

Sora?

Yes, he worked for me for a short time, running deliveries.

I was grieved when he vanished.

[voice]

[dollchains]

Ah... in that case, I... I'm glad he was friends with you.

Me too.