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[faultlesscon]

I'll get to the point.

Has anyone seen Klarion? [The hallway's a familiar sight as are the stairs from the second floor. Alex has the 'berry on hand but he's pointing it away from himself, rather than having it in his pocket. Scouting the halls, he takes a breath in.] I haven't seen him since that week with punching anyone on good terms with you

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[redripoff]

[Not quiet, but there's a deal of respect in his voice. He had a good deal of wonder towards the witch boy.] Klarion was terminated. You didn't realize?

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[faultlesscon]

[It's a slow reply, but his voice stays level.]

I don't pay much attention to those reports. Shame on me, I suppose.

[redripoff]

[testing:] ...I know you two were friends.

[faultlesscon]

You know a lot of things, Tim. Whatever happens on these devices doesn't get erased.

[Defensive, yup.]

[redripoff]

I just-- [Jesus, Alex, so nippy.] --I'm sorry. That's...all I'm trying to say.

[faultlesscon]

Well, don't.

You have to nothing to apologize for, Tim, and if this place lies about everything, then Klarion is back home, where he's from. [Not his fault.]

[redripoff]

[He doesn't have a response. He doesn't know the place lies. He hasn't got any warm comforts for Alex. He's useless.]

It--sucks. [The word comes out as a soft, honest burst of air, and he reels back from it quickly.] You know the spiel. You know where I am.

I am...disappointed for you.

[faultlesscon]

[The lack of response almost makes it seem that Alex has shut Tim off completely. Instead, there's the sound of a door opening and closing.]

... That sounds more like you.

[redripoff]

How do you mean that?

[faultlesscon]

It's odd hearing you struggle for words, that's all. [The feed turns on, and it's Alex back to the halls.]