Heart Soldier Senshi - SUNDAY

[idolpro]

[ The bar is unit-colored with light unit paraphernalia, although it's all just for show. Fortunately, comfort isn't part of the unit aesthetic this time—all seats are cushioned, whether the booth seats or the bar stools, comfy and lush. Idols can sit anywhere they like, it seems.

There's alcohol available, but everything else is locked behind the wall-cabinet. . . the recipe book is also available to peruse at one's leisure.

Ah—the door opens, and a fuzzy sort of shade steps in. It looks like idols will be serving the Damned, today. . . ? ]

RECIPE BOOK

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[leaveofabsence]

[ He runs a hand through her hair ]

Tragic are the lives lost before their time.

There is no justification, no logic, and no excuse that will ease the pain and return to us that which could have been.

I am sure she would have been and done all of those things. I am sure your friendship could have bloomed into something even more beautiful.

And I am sorry that alongside the loss you feel the additional guilt of not being able to save her.

[scattershot]

[She's silent for a time, just listening.

[It hurts. It hurts so much. It's a pressure in her chest, so tight she can barely breathe through it; it's the shadows behind her eyes as she rides it out, waits for the moment to pass. It's the tears she wishes she could shed. It's nothing new to Alisaie, but it catches her off-guard every time, this hard and physical and overwhelming loss.]

How is it you always know exactly what to say...?

[leaveofabsence]

I myself have seen one too many go before their time.

Some with guilt, some I knew that could not be saved no matter what path I took.

To lose oneself to that loss though, deprives the new people you meet of the life and laughter and love they left behind. It can be very difficult, but the ones who remain carry the burden of keeping themselves and those that they have lost alive.

[scattershot]

I hope I never forget her.

[Yes, he always knows what to say.]

And - while I know naught of the people you have lost, and left behind - I hope that their memories can bring you comfort, too.

[leaveofabsence]

They do.

I carry them with me always. Just as I will carry you if we were ever to part ways.

I hope that you do the same for me in return.