[The sound is a little scratchy, like Sean is walking around, and the PORTAL is held loosely in his hand. The Eevee, which was, technically Charles', is pattering along behind him, making small, sad sounds. It takes him a while to actually speak up, but when he does, he sounds lost.]
It's -- [there's a large pause, and it's like he turned off the
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The bunker is still here.
Fucking bunker, still in the fucking ground.
[Forgive his cursing. He's...upset. There is almost a choked sound. Once.]
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[Sean's voice is soft, like he's too focused on the mansion and Charles being gone to actually be happy for Alex that the bunker is there, even if it's underground.]
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[There is the sound of something being punched.]
Guess we should be happy.
They got out.
[Alex sounds pretty bitter, though. He's trying.]
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[Hopefully. Charles did, after all.]
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I'm really sorry, Sean.
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[But he sounds incredibly unsure.]
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Is there anything I can do to help?
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[He pauses for a moment.]
I donno. I don't think there is -- I'll get over it sooner or later. Thanks for askin', though.
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Wha-what?
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[... It's the first time she's said his first name to anyone else, once held back by respect for his title as a professor. But now she's just... Unseen, she's clutching her wayfinder close to her heart.]
...I'm sorry.
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[Sean doesn't really know what to say -- especially with the situation as it is.]
It'll get better, or something.
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[Do. She won't let go of those memories... She's silent for a moment, thinking to herself.]
-and it will. [Eventually.] ...If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
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[He appreciates it, he really does. Especially since so many people had known Charles and had gotten along with him.]
Do you need anything?
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