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[wilder]

[Zelos has known about Raine's departure for a few days now, he always kept up with the castle maps and she was someone he kept track of. It was a loss to the castle that frustrated him. Not only because she was his friend, but because she wanted to stay. More than that, she was pretty much his only link to any sort of Paradisa or World exploration things. Meaning if he wanted to keep searching for that way home? He was going to have to do it by talking to brainy people himself.]

[Ugh. He hated talking to brainy people.]

[But after a few days to collect thoughts and procrastination, he knew it was time to get it over with. It was unfair to let all the notices fall to the other people from home. As Raine pointed out, after herself he was the oldest member of their group- and he was expected to fill her shoes and be the adult if she were to ever leave.]

[Ugh. He hated being the adult.]

[But oh well, nothing he can do about that right now. So here comes a dictation done in a calm manner]

It seems Professor Raine Sage has returned home.

The Professor was a huge asset to the search of information about the castle and the world. I hope there are still copies of her work...somewhere around here, but we'll see if the castle feels benevolent.

Until then, if there's any questions you'd have liked to ask the Professor you can field them to me. I was her assistant so I...I had to read a lot.

[....]

Well, unless it's detailed questions about ruins or her personal life. I really can't help you there.

[An awkward pause, like he knows he's supposed to say something else but it's on the tip of his tongue-]

Oh- uh yeah-

Sorry to anyone who knew her. Sure she'd miss you all if she could.

[Ugh. He hated this already.]

Comments

[whichwayyoulean]

...Was she the crazy cave loving one with the white hair? [This is the entirety of what he's retained from meeting her. Besides, it isn't her leaving that makes him comment]

You okay?

[wilder]

Heh, yeah that's her.

[he shrugs even if once can't see it] Me? Yeah, I'll be fine.

[whichwayyoulean]

I remember her on the expedition. Kinda weird.

You don't sound all that enthralled with taking up her post here.

[courageous_wit]

Oh, no... It was a great privilege to know her while she was here.

[wilder]

Yeah, she'll be missed.

dictated;

[gentleidealist]

I hate this place!

[Following that vague, teenage statement is a solid punch that sounds like it hit a tree.]

Why does it keep splitting us up?!

dictated;

[wilder]

[...RAINE GET BACK HERE THIS INSTANT I DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH TEENAGERS]

[okay, fine he'll try]

Unfortunately it seems to be the nature of this place, Bud. It's surprising how many of us have stuck around as long as we have.

[eat_me_beat_me]

I'm sorry... [She may not have known her but that doesn't mean she can't be sorry she's gone]

Hey... you need anything?

[wilder]

Me?

Nah, I'll be alright.

[luthored]

Zelos, I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do to cheer you up?

[wilder]

[Wow, third time he's been asked and he's already sick of it. So sorry Lana, you get trolling]

Wellll, I wouldn't say no to a date with the alluring Lana! ♥

[heliotroping]

[He doesn't seem comfortable with this... Of course Django only has vague recollection of Zelos]

If you find those notes... I'll help shoulder some of the burden...

[wilder]

Hm?

Oh hey, don't worry! We find those notes and I'll direct people to read them.

Zelos - Text

[rose_of_battle]

[After talking to Colette, Sheena had decided to start writing her responses. She didn't want anyone to worry about her. Especially her friends (or those with really good hearing who would know she's in her room, sulking thinking.]

Raine?

Is gone?

Sheena

[wilder]

That's what I said.

Zelos

[selfless]

[mm, she saw that. Not as soon as Zelos did, but... she noticed. And she had been debating over if she should say something like this. So--]

Thank you for telling everyone, Zelos.

Colette

[wilder]

Hey, it's no problem.

You okay, my darling angel?

voice;

[axwielding]

[… welp]

I.. see. She is with Genis again, I am sure that... she is happy.

voice;

[wilder]

Yeah...especially with her memories back and all.

[psych0p0mps]

aw that sucks
i liked her a lot

[wilder]

Yeah, she's a pretty incredible lady. Paradisa will be sad without her.

[theabjectauthor]

She --

[Lemony feels a cold weight settle in his stomach, like a stone at the bottom of a lake, and shudders.]

Sir, are you certain she's gone?

[wilder]

I wouldn't be saying this if I wasn't.

[Oh wait maybe that's too blunt...?]

Yeah, I'm sure.

[willrememberthat]

Oh. [SO MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT.]

She was going to be my teacher...

[wilder]

[A kid? Aw man, this will be tough]

Sorry...guess home really needed her.