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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[bookishlion]

[this is said as gently as possible]

...all right there, Dominic?

[unfearful]

[His tone is mostly neutral. Frankly, even he's not too sure of his exact feelings right now. He's depressed, he's relieved--it's just a mixture of emotions that he can't separate.]

I'm fine. This...

["Is for the best" would be the rest of that sentence, but for some reason his voice fades away.]

[bookishlion]

[Hermione has had to deal with Ron and Harry for the better part of seven years. You claiming to be fine does nothing to reassure her.]

Pardon me if I don't believe you.

...

Anemone... I'm unfamiliar with the name, but I'm assuming this was someone close to you?

[unfearful]

[He's quiet for a few moments.]

... Yes. Very.

[not_bouncing]

[She looks down, knowing all to well what it feels to lose friends in this world]

....I'm so sorry Dominic....

[unfearful]

[... Isn't this familiar. Dominic is quiet for a few moments, trying to decide what to say.]

... Don't be.

[Because it's okay, and that he knows.]

[not_bouncing]

Is there....anything I can do for you?

[unfearful]

[... Definitely familiar.]

That's not necessary, Estelle. I'm all right.

[It's both a lie and a truth. At this point, he's not too sure.]

[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.