5 ♥ Audio

[poupeechan]

[Rather than a text or a video post, this time you only hear her voice, but it's not to extend cheerful greetings. She sounds a little strained, and it's impossible to miss the blatant worry in her tone.]

I'm not sure if anyone has heard yet, but... It seems like Salander-san isn't here anymore. I tried messaging her, but she hasn't replied to anything I ask.

And, um... If she is still here, if anyone knows where she is, if you could contact me with information to let me know, I would appreciate it very much. Could you just call me, or send letters, or anything? It would be okay at any time of the day, even at night!

[She lapses off into silence for a while, almost a full minute, but it seems she has nothing else to say.]

...Thank you.

Comments

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Salander-san?

[It's a surprise. They weren't close, but the Camping Trip had been ... well, you didn't forget something like that. Salander had been someone Conan had meant to look out for, to learn --

And like so many others she was gone before he'd found the time for it.]

I'm sorry she's gone.

audio;

[poupeechan]

No, it's nothing you have to apologize for, Edogawa-kun. It just came as a surprise. She's one of the first friends I made here, and... No one likes it when their friends leave.

But, if it's Salander-san, I'm sure she'll be all right. I suppose I'm just worrying too much. After all, I've always told that I'm a worrywart; maybe they're right.

audio;

[holmes_fanatic]

Salander-san will definitely be all right! She's -- well. She's strong!

But it's still a shock when your friends leave.

Ne ... you're all right?

audio;

[poupeechan]

Y...yes! I'm just fine. There's nothing you have to worry about!

It's just a matter of a little time, and I'll be alright. I ought to be used to things like this happening by now, anyway.

audio;

[holmes_fanatic]

I don't think it's so easy to get used to. Nanako-neechan will let me know if there's anything she needs, right?

audio;

[poupeechan]

No, no. I really am fine, I mean it. People leave all the time, don't they? So there's a chance she might come back!

Besides, what sort of example would I be setting? Nanako-neechan can take care of herself!

Re: audio;

[holmes_fanatic]

A lot of people have been returning lately, it's true ...

If Nanako-neechan's sure ...

audio;

[poupeechan]

Mm! I appreciate the offer, but it's nothing, really.

[What a sweet little boy, but she can't possibly burden a child with all her worries. He has himself to be concerned about. As hard as this is on her, it must be even more difficult for someone so young to handle everything that's been happening, even if he is more responsible than most.]

audio;

[holmes_fanatic]

[It's a lie and Conan knows it. But it might be a necessary lie. There is only one truth, but that truth can be brutal -- and if Nanako needs to protect him from her hurt can he really help by calling her on it?]

I see ... Well, I guess I'll talk to Nanako-neechan later then!

audio

[selfestheim]

If that's the case, then... she probably went back home. You won't be able to contact her at all.

audio;

[poupeechan]

Mm, I had thought as much. I was just hoping, that maybe...

Is there really no chance?

audio;

[selfestheim]

If you're trying to contact her with the bracelet, no.