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[marcato]

WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, SATURNSCHILD. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 001.00.653.90 *** SATURNSCHILD has joined 001.00.653.90 <saturnschild> Hello. <saturnschild> I'm listening.

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[marcato]

Neither.

[But it's a lie. He's never been entirely human.]

My world back home was at the cusp of obliteration. Because of this, I simply learned how to appreciate what too many others take for granted. A shared look of affection between two friends. The cleansing light of a fire.

Life is too precious for quick glances and murmured greetings. This is why I ask questions.

Is that wrong?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

[Oh shit. He's one of THOSE types.]

So that's it, your world got destroyed and now you want to appreciate the little things or w/e

ROFL I'll be straight with you, I just thought you wanted to vivisect me or something

Glad we cleared that up, Aunamee

<saturnschild>

[marcato]

I'm glad as well, Rick. I wouldn't want our budding friendship to be plagued with misconceptions.

Is there a reason why you sought me out? It's an unusual hour.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

[That's... a good question.]

So if YOU ask questions it's because "life is precious", but if I ask a question it's weird?

I just wanted to find out what your deal was while I still had the chance

<saturnschild>

[marcato]

["While I still had the chance."]

What do you mean?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

I mean, I wanted to know what your OBJECTIVE was. Maybe I'M a scholar, Aunamee. Maybe I wanted to learn about you.

[Maybe he can't quite wrap his head around you and it's really fucking unsettling.]

<saturnschild>

[marcato]

I understand the sentiment. I admire it, even. But that isn't what I meant.

Are you expecting to lose your chance?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

I might. IDK how much longer I'll be around, Aunamee

<saturnschild>

[marcato]

I hope you're not planning to harm yourself.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

Wow, this got real

This isn't a CRY FOR HELP. don't know how much longer I'll be around HERE. Don't overthink it.

<saturnschild>

[marcato]

Of course. It was foolish of me to assume.

Where are you going?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

[Well, home for starters, but after that,]

I haven't decided yet, Aunamee. TBH, after this shithole, anywhere's going to look great

But I guess I'll look you up if I ever swing by here again