text; un: berserker

[curruid_coinchenn]

for those that knew him, flat escardos is gone.

don't ask me anything else about him.

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text; un: zewu-jun

[zewu_jun]

Are you all right?

[curruid_coinchenn]

no, but there's no need to concern yourself with my well-being.

[zewu_jun]

Perhaps, but I wish to. Perhaps there is something I can do for you?

video; un: wangxian

[taciturnly]

( don't worry, lan wangji won't take long. flat taught him very important things, and so he's here to pay his respects, bowing low. )

I am sorry for your loss. ( what DOES happen to people when they leave? who knows. something worthy of their time spent here, or so he can only hope. )

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Well, not what he was expecting, but...Berserker, who doesn't look fit for video at all with how disheveled he is, lowers his head slightly. At least he's not rude enough to blow him off entirely. ]

...That wasn't necessary.

[ "Thank you", is what he means. ]

[taciturnly]

( BE THAT AS IT MAY. lan wangji gets it, and so he doesn’t loiter, another nod to silently acknowledge him, and his ambiguous gratitude.

and the feed cuts. )

text;

[loadme]

How do you feel?

[If there answer is anything other than "nothing" then she'll be surprised.]

[curruid_coinchenn]

...

like i lost a part of myself.

[loadme]

That makes sense. I've lost a bonded too and it doesn't really feel good.

[She wants to ask if he's gonna be alright, but knowing him...]

What do you think you'll do now?

text, private.

[tryhard]

[ He didn't realize. He should have realized, Waver thinks, somehow-- even though it makes no sense. Why would he? And how?

It doesn't matter. It doesn't make it easier.

This is the way he finds out, and it feels like a punch in the gut. ]

how long?

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Maybe he should have told people close to Flat in a less public way, but grief makes you do stupid things. ]

a day.

un: enkidu

[enkidoh]

he is? that is a shame to hear. i have heard that when bonds suddenly end that it makes you quite sad.

should i come by? i can bring some food and stay silent. perhaps i will take care of some of the plants.

[They got this.]

[curruid_coinchenn]

you don't have to do anything. this isn't the first bond i've lost, i'll survive this one, too.

[ Don't listen to him, he is very sad. ]

un: caster

[futhark]

If you're up to grab a drink and not talk, let me know.

[curruid_coinchenn]

that's not necessary, but...yes. it's better than staying here right now.

[ His house is full of reminders of the one that's gone now and that's not doing him any favors. ]

[action]

[ua_duibhne]

[Diarmuid might not have felt the severence of Berserker and Flat's Bond but he's acutely aware of the void it's left behind, the aching nothingness and grief. This is the second time the dragon has had to go through this and even now, Diarmuid isn't sure how to comfort him. In the end, all he can do is usher Coill to go and lie across his feet and sit beside him, hand on his shoulder.]

... do you need time to...? [He trails off, eyes clouded with concern.] I'm sorry. I wish I knew what to say.

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Berserker looks like he hasn't slept since he felt his Bond with Flat break, a disheveled mess with unbrushed hair and clothes he hasn't changed out of since them. He maintains his silence for a bit longer before he turns and pulls Diarmuid into a hug. It's desperate, as if he's afraid the witch might disappear, too. ]

Just stay with me...

[ The words come out quieter than he means, edged with the same desperation as his embrace. It feels like everything good in his life disappears... ]

voice;

[scatmaam]

... A shame. I feel like I never got a chance to know him.

I'll see you at the bar?

[curruid_coinchenn]

...Yeah. Better than drinking alone.

[ He doesn't sound good, that's for damn sure. ]

[video and i apologize but i had to!!]

[gilgamess]

Oh? How unfortunate. He brought quite the entertainment to my mongrel.

[ flat himself as a person... well, Gilgamesh had found those eccentric network posts of his rather entertaining also, but. you know. people live. they die. it happens!! gil is not one to become attached. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Berserker looks like a fucking mess, an irritated mess. ]

Shut up. Not everything needs to involve you.

[ Though he will probably want to talk to Hakuno in a couple of days to thank her in his own strange way for helping Flat deal with his reality... ]

un: ozymandias | private

[fulgency]

[While still certainly not one of the most notable people using the network as it remains his least favorite mode of communication, these days, Ozymandias has gotten into a better habit of at least looking at what's being posted. He can't quite tell if he's surprised Berserker is making this comment on the network or not. In some ways, it seems like it would be something he could be predicted to do with how much he's changed since coming to Aefenglom. But given his reluctance to speak of his feelings, it seems a bit surprising he would create the avenue for potential discussion.]

[And so, Ozymandias decides to err on what he believes to be the side of caution, and responds in a private manner.]

It is quite unfortunate to experience once let alone twice. My condolences.

Have you plans to occupy your time?

[Because letting oneself experience the grief is certainly well and good, but dwelling in it likely won't help matters much.]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Flat knew too many people he didn't, so it only felt fair to notify everyone of his absence. It's a surprisingly thoughtful action coming from someone like him. ]

no. i don't really want to be at home, but i don't want to leave either. there's too many reminders.

private text; un: hakunon

[sealeted]

Is he gone as in gone or gone as in... other?

[curruid_coinchenn]

gone. i felt our bond break. his mirror is shattered.

[ Well, he did want to talk to her... ]

...i never showed my gratitude for dealing with the other, nor just for handling him better than i could.