It's been like... three? weeks? since you said I should get some rest and, like, thinkin' on it now...

[he yawns and stretches]

You were right, I feel abysmal at this point. Im feel like im gonna actually crumble to dust in about... I'unno. Soon.

[he flinches back a little bit in surprise when he sees her in the room]

Oh! Sorry if I'm... interrupting anything Ralsei, I just kind of want to... talk. About what you said.

[he has never met her before in his life, but he has met Ralsei, and right now he is mistaking her for him]

[aimless and somewhat heavy footfalls, just outside in the hall]

[he's been searching in castle town for someone specific]

[she can hear muffled speaking through the wall]

...Wh**e t** h**l *s Ra**i..?

[his hand goes to open the door, unaware of anyone in the room]

[he was looking away, but his attention was drawn]

...mh? Oh, hi.

//ooh, swag!

//wait i wasn't looking, what happened?

That color scheme is kind of wei- [EXTREMELY LOUD SUDDEN WIND GUST]

[he gives a smile]

...Same here. Good luck if you need it.

[he remains silent for a bit, but his face shifts between shock, sadness, a deflected scowl, and eventually a determined look]

I... I hope they do. I'm sure you'll return at some point.

[he winces ever so slightly at himself as he says that]

(God, I suck with words...)

Hello again, uh...

I... heard* about... sssomething** happening 15 days ago, and it's been about 15 days since then, i think...

Is... is something going on? You don't have to tell me, but I'm a bit worried...

*(accidentally stalked, more like...)

**(supposedly "fate")

@residentdingus.bsky.social

* You're funny.

//oh teh noes..

//should I get that farewell into started soon or is this an anathema fan club meetup