She's gone.

[tangledlocks]

[ Directly after this voicemail he recieved from Alice in the morning after he discovered she was not snuggled up to him. Jack makes a text post to Vatheon. ]

I'm finally starting to understand what people mean when they say "life isn't fair". It hurts to lose someone precious to you. I didn't even get to tell her...anything. I stuttered and

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[lunateclock]

You don't need to apologize, Jack-san. Things have been very difficult lately.

[And he knows what it's like to lose someone.

So he is concerned, but he remains calm.]

Friday is just fine for me. I would be happy to come over.

Private; Video

[tangledlocks]

[Jack's hands are shaking, and he upset. He was simply willing himself not to cry.]

Private; Video

[lunateclock]

[.......he notices, most certainly, and well--

...]

Would it also be alright if I came and visited today?

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[tangledlocks]

[He had to pull himself together.]

Yes, that's quite okay.

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[lovingdream]

Mister Jack...

[ She frowns.

An utterly selfish frown, she considers a moment later. Did she know Alice? No. Did she ever meet Alice? No. But... Vatheon losing Alice upsets Rapunzel to no end.

He lost her.

Jack lost her.

Did he get the chance to tell Miss Alice all that they talked about? Did they make up? How could Rapunzel have pulled herself so far away from Vatheon, that she left Jack when he needed her most..?

She's silent for a moment, pain lining her features. She's a horrible person. A horrible friend. Maybe it would be better if she just left him alone altogether-- ]

Ah... m-maybe you wanted some company? [ He's going to say no, he's going to say no, he's going to say no. ] I-I haven't... really seen much of anyone recently and you...

[ Need me, she wants to say. Jack needs her, is what she wants to tell herself is the truth but... god, who would ever need a shitty friend like Rapunzel? ]

And I need you.

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[tangledlocks]

[He tries for Rapunzel a smile. It's half hearted and she can probably see right through it.

He did lose her.

He missed her already.

He goes to say something. But chokes on a sob. He's not going to cry. He told himself this.]

Miss Rapunzel...I think I would like you to come over. [He was weak right now. He was down for the count.]

I need a friend right now...[He choked again before he could say "My sister would be even better."] I haven't moved yet. Though...I want to.

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[vimyridge]

Yutopil might be nice. I lived there prior and it's really a nice place. There's even a fireplace and it's two-level, so I'm sure there'll be plenty of room for a piano.

[There was a bit of a pause.]

Are you going to be okay, Jack?

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[tangledlocks]

Honestly Matthew. I don't know if I'm going to be alright..

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[vimyridge]

You're a strong person, Jack. It may take a bit, but I know you'll pull through. You have plenty of friends who care and will be there for you.

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[tangledlocks]

Hey, we should go to the park now. Since I'm...I don't know. I guess I just need to talk, okay?

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[littleredlotti]

[Oh just that look, Jack. That I'm not very happy to be seeing you here look]

So you're what she was hiding...

[She takes a moment to pull back and just pull herself together]

It's a shame she left so suddenly, talking to her was actually rather interesting and somewhat entertaining.

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[tangledlocks]

[....Since when was she here.]

I don't want to discuss this Lotti.

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[littleredlotti]

[She has a habit of sneaking around. Haven't you learned this already?]

Well at least you're being consistent.

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[tangledlocks]

It's the least I can do.

[He doesn't even want to speak with her at all..]

[breathingheir]

i'm sorry to hear about that sir. :(

[tangledlocks]

It's quite alright. I'll be okay eventually.

[breathingheir]

if you are sure?
sometimes people just need to let their bad feelings out and stuff so maybe you can go cry or punch something!
and if that doesn't work, maybe you can try playing a video game. :D
or find a friend to hug!

obviously none of these are good replacements for your loss but i hope you cheer up, ok.

[tangledlocks]

You're very kind, and the color of your text kinda makes me feel a little better. I guess.
I've already cried quite enough, I think I might just go play the piano for a long time. Get my feelings out there.

Ah, thank you again. My name is Jack.
I didn't catch your name, kind new friend?