o1o ♠ 「Voice」

[unfearful]

[At first, there's just silence and an image-less screen, as Dominic tries to come up with something to say. When he does speak, his voice is gentle, but there's definitely some sadness in it.]

... Be safe, Anemone.

[If you're listening closely, you might hear a soft "And please be happy" added afterwards.]

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[flamesandgames]

[ Awkward silence ]

Hey uh --

You all right?

[unfearful]

[His tone is careful, betraying none of his emotions unless you're especially perceptive.]

Yeah. I'm fine.

[flamesandgames]

Eh... All right, then.

[ Shrugs. ]

Who were you talking about anyhow?

[unfearful]

... Someone who recently left this world and returned to her and my own.

[flamesandgames]

Ah. Right.

[ Pause ]

Didn't know people could do that.

[unfearful]

[A small, mirthless smile]

I doubt it was of her own will.

[flamesandgames]

She didn't want to get the heck out of this place?

[unfearful]

I didn't say that. She's probably happier back home. I just don't think that she was the one who dictated her disappearance.

[flamesandgames]

.... Right.

[ Awkward silence again. ]

So uh -- was she important to you?

[unfearful]

[There's silence on Dominic's end now. He can't even begin to describe how important she is to him, even now that she's gone.]

[flamesandgames]

[ Have some silence right back at you. And more so mumbling to himself. ]

... Heh, never did understand things like that. Guess it isn't all good like people say.

[unfearful]

[Dominic will just be letting you mumble for a few moments.]

... Is that all?

[flamesandgames]

[ He doesn't really know ]

I guess so.