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[soldierfirst]

[A short, simple post pings the Network about an hour before evening sirens.]

It seems that this world is eager to claim a holiday or celebration for every little thing. Is there then one for remembrance of those lost? It is a strange question, I know, but it is sometimes more expedient to simply ask. |

[For anyone who might be out and about this evening, Sephiroth is wandering among the markers at the Newcomer Memorial, giving most of them at least a casual regard but spending the bulk of his time at one or two in particular.]

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[controllingluck]

I'm sorry to hear he has left. Was he someone from home?

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[soldierfirst]

Thank you. And no, I met him here. He was a good man.

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[controllingluck]

It seems to happen a lot. I've met far too many good people here, most of which have gone. Do you know if he's safe at home or... [dead. Which she... knows a lot of too]

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[soldierfirst]

No. All that awaited him was his own death.

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[controllingluck]

That is sad. People like that... I feel the worst for and hope the most that they will return, even if they don't remember this place.

[Like you, General. She may say she doesn't know, but she does remember the Sephiroth before and heard the tails.]

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[soldierfirst]

I know only that his life was hard as well, and I hope that he will at least find some rest from it.

I'd promised to come see him perform in the circus, when it opened in the warmer weather. Will you come with me, regardless?

[Sometimes the lie of omission is the kindest thing a person can give another.]

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[controllingluck]

I hope he does as well.

Yes, I would like that. A promise is a promise after all, but you shouldn't have to go alone.

[She understands that far more then she should. Also, she's good at lies and kindness]

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[soldierfirst]

Thank you.

There are few who I would have asked.

[And she wonders why he can see the heaviness in her eyes!]

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[controllingluck]

I'm glad to still be one of those few.

[She might not wonder about that anymore...]

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[soldierfirst]

I doubt there will be a time when you are not.

[Hey, someone had to crack her shell!]

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[controllingluck]

You never know. My luck may change for the worse someday.

[And he did a very good job at it too.]

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[soldierfirst]

Your luck at its worst hasn't kept me away. I think we're safe.

[At least he keeps her secrets as well as she keeps his!]