[IC - drop; open forever]

[the_flames_ex]

[there is a Nobody standing at the edge of an endless stretch of road, staring out into it, unblinking; the moon hangs bright above.]

... is this some kind of joke?

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[the_flames_ex]

Can you see it?

[the_flames_ex]

In that case, it's hilarious.

[the_flames_ex]

Not to me, obviously. I'm only going to fade.

[the_flames_ex]

Why? It was my fate all along. Being here has only stalled time for me.

[the_flames_ex]

I never expected you to. You haven't stopped being a delusional fool for a long time now.

[the_flames_ex]

There's no doubt.

[stares into the abyss]

... it's not like I have a choice, either.

[the_flames_ex]

This has to happen sooner or later, whether you'll admit it or not. That doesn't count for just me.

[the_flames_ex]

I do.