♠ Four of Hearts ♠

[dontcallmegol]

{The feed turns on with the voice function, one can hear the wind whipping over the communicator and through the speakers. Ace is mulling over even what to say to the city. Would an apology really cut it this time?}

Wh-what have I done? I'm not even sure who I am anymore. This--

{He was musing to himself a moment before a soft sigh escaped his

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[pilot_princess]

[And there's only like a minute of hesitation! Buuut recent events means she has to.]

Ace... we need to talk.

[Locked] {voice}

[dontcallmegol]

{He glanced at the communicator as he was warned of a received msg. He picked it up and checked the sender. Anemone?}

I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me...

[Locked] {voice}

[pilot_princess]

[She's trying to keep calm, but she's not sure how well of a job she's doing. She speaks barely above a whisper.]

It's okay... I'll heal, and my hair will grow back.

It... you know that... slim chance? Not so slim.

[Locked] {voice}

[dontcallmegol]

Still I--

{His voice was squeezed and choked off at hearing the news. She couldn't see it but his eyes were wide with fear.}

Wh-what?

[Locked] {voice}

[pilot_princess]

[A defeated sigh. She's just tired and not even sure how to fix this mess.]

W-well... don't freak out too much just yet. I have to get Doctorine to check to be absolutely sure...

[And her voice cracks. She's trying so hard, but she's about to start crying, and it shows.] I don't want to have a baby, Ace...

[Locked] {voice}

[dontcallmegol]

{Silence on his end for a while as he listens, hearing her breaking over the comm. He's not sure what to say.

What have I done? Simply repeats over and over in his head.}

...but it's...you might not be. please...don't cry. I'm sorry.

{But words weren't enough. His apology felt so meaningless right now.}

[Locked] {voice}

[pilot_princess]

[She sniffles softly. She doesn't want to start crying, and in a last-minute attempt, takes a breath and attempts to calm herself.]

I-- I'll... tell you when I find out, okay?

[Locked] {voice}

[dontcallmegol]

{His voice is a little tight and unsteady.}

Of course.