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The Magic of Loss

[If Hibiki’s previous post was filled with determination, this one is filled with heartbreak. Her small body shakes with sobs, and her face is red and streaked with tears. She takes a deep breath, dragging a sleeve over her face; not that it helps much, since the sleeve is already quite waterlogged. But it helps clear her tears, if only for a moment before they come springing back into her eyes.]

Sh-Shi-chan… her name isn’t-

[Her expression crumples, and she chokes back another sob.]

-it isn’t on the bracelet anymore, so if anyone wants to talk to her she’s… She’s not here. That’s all.

[And with that, she fumbles to turn off the feed. The last sounds relayed are her quiet cries.

Unless someone can coax her out of her room, Hibiki will not be at any of her usual haunts today.]

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Shi-chan's a friend?

Shes from home. Iw as supposed to dtake care of hre

I'm sorry, Hibiki-chan.

Do you know when she left?

[The minute he saw Hibiki feed, ALaddin didn't think twice about to Sigyn to see her. He's already knocking at her door.]

Hibiki!

She wasd herer during the dark

I bet you took really good care of her then! But I don't think Hibiki-chan needs to worry. Shi-chan's probably already home safe!

[It takes a while before she finally answers the door, opening it just a crack. While she'd rather keep her head buried in her pillow, she also can't just ignore people, either...

It's hard to see much of her, but as with the video, she's kind of a mess.]

A-Aladdin-san...

[It takes a bit for the next text to come.]

I know and its probly better fia she is home seafe

I miss ehr though. Even though its dangeruos here...

Of course. It's only natural to miss your friends.

Just remember, you have a lot of friends here too, okay?

[When she finally opens the door, it was even worse seeing her like this up close.]

Hibiki...do you want to talk.

[He's really close to just giving her a hug right now.]

[Another pause.]

I know. But....

[...It's not the same as Shi-chan...]

[She lowers her head, leaning it against the doorframe.]

I-I... don't know. I j-just...

I miss her so much...!

Not the same as friends from home, huh. At least Hibiki-chan knows she'll see Shi-chan when she goes home!

I hope so

[Forget about being polite. He opens the door and gently takes her into his arms.]

I understand, just let it out.

[He almost feels like he's about to cry too.]

[She doesn't resist the hug, and is in fact quick to bury her face in his shoulder. She's shaking badly, and her entire body wracks with each sob.]

Sh-she... It's safer at home, but...

[She can't help but selfishly wish Shi-chan were still here with her...]

You'd rather have her here. [He's slowly pats her back. Tears dotting his eyes.]

One of my friends went home too. We'll see them again.

[There's a weak nod that Aladdin may well feel more than see, since she's still not looking up. She just doesn't have the strength to hold her head up, not right now.]

I always... I-I hoped I could see her again. A-after everything here...

B-but now she's gone again. So much happened... I didn't get to h-hug her or w-watch over her or...

[Or make sure Shi-chan knew just how much she cared for her. She loses her words then, and it all dissolves back into cries and whimpers.]

You never know she might come back. Like you said she is safe and sound back in your world.

[He reassures her.]

I'm sure you'll have another chance, whether it's here or back home.

[There's a quiet knock on Hibiki's door. She might, if she's quiet, hear the gentle clack and clink of teacups on plates.]

Hey, Hibiki? It's Hisao. I saw your video...

[Of course, the impulse is to ask if she's alright, but that's dumb because she obviously isn't.]

I was wondering if you wanted a little company?

[She doesn't, can't answer right away. She knows that Shi-chan will be safe at home, but if she comes back...

It's not until her hiccups and snuffling subside somewhat that she tries to reply, and her words are still quite shaky.]

...It'll be b-better if she stays at home.

[Even though it feels like twisting a knife in her heart to admit it.]

[She doesn't hear him at first, what with having her face firmly planted in her pillow. It's the only way she knows to deal with such overwhelming sadness.

But then there was a voice...

Part of her wants to stay curled up in bed, but the other part of her knows it would be rude. And so she pulls herself up and stumbles to the door, opening it a crack to see who it is.]

H-Hisao-san...?

[This is the face of a truly miserable child. What can be seen of her eyes are red from crying so much, and not even her voice is very steady.]

Hey, Hibiki.

[He smiles kindly. It's hard to forget the other night, but easy to remember that it wasn't her. One look at that tear streaked puffy face peeking at him from a crack in the door and everything else was pretty much forgotten.]

I brought some tea and a few little sandwhiches. I don't know if you're hungry, thirsty, or wanted company, but I'm happy to sit with you a while if that's OK?

[He moves a little so she can better see the tray. If she was anything like Hanako, he wouldn't be surprised if she forgot to eat when she was this upset.]

Then you'll definitely see her when you go back home. It's hard when your friends leave but know that you'll see each other again.

[He pauses a far off look in his eyes, before wiping the tears out o her eyes.]

No matter how far away you are. You'll still be friends.

[He had only heard of Shiraasan in passing when she first arrived, and that hadn't even been that long ago. While there had been no words exchanged regarding her, Hibiki's despair was more than telling of how much she must have meant to her.]

... Hibiki.

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