keychained | Re: 005; text

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Re: 005; text

[even though Sora always has, and always will believe his mantra that there is no such thing as never seeing a friend again-- enough so that it's a sentiment he's willing to share with the rest of the network-- some days and some unexpected goodbyes are just plain harder than others.]

[it's part of the reason why it's well into the afternoon and he's still in his pajamas, and on and off beneath the covers and staring off some distance, lost in thought. Sora had managed to keep to himself for most of last week, and has made a point not to not bring up any behavior he might have witnessed with Riku, but... now that it's all worn off, he just feels miserable. too many people to miss. thinking about how Kairi isn't here is an intrusive thought he can't seem to really shake, either.]

[still, unkempt as Sora is today, he still manages to arrive at one conclusion that... takes the edge off, at least: it's all right to be sad. it's all right to hurt, especially when you lose someone that means the worlds to you, even if it's been a while... but now's a good reminder as any that there are still people here that he loves, and needs to stay with. meeting the rest again will happen when the time is right. right?]

[to that end, everyone Sora has ever spoken with, even if it was just once or twice, and... well, even if they didn't speak on very pleasant terms, might find a text message popping onto their 'gears:]

Are you still here?

Hi.

[bonus private text to Heather Mason]

Heather? We need to talk.

Threaded | Flat

Yeah, I'm still here.

[He does not recognize this number.]

_{[It's been a few days since Heather's own... well, 'breakdown' would be a pretty good way to put it even if it hadn't been the typical 'curl up on the floor and make dying noises' sort.]

[When the text pops up on her screen, she looks at it in surprise for a second or two before responding.]}

I'm here.

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