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[fabrecation]

[It's so bad now that Luke feels like he can barely get out of bed except for necessary needs. It's... honestly kind of strange. Sure, he's scared, and sure, he hates having to lay here and just wait for it to happen, despite writing and drawing to pass the time. But he isn't quite as terrified as he was just a month ago.

It's like he's accepted that this is happening in a quiet, somber sort of way.

There's pain every day, he's tired every day, he's thin and pale and looks as if he's just wasting away, as if he's all that's left after tiny pieces of himself slowly just... faded away. Even his hair seemed not quite as full as it ought to be.

He hated it, yes. But it's happening. And he's close to fading away completely, he knows that. Maybe that's why he's mostly okay with this. It can finally be over.

He'd only flipped through the journal to keep track of everyone. Now, though, he can't help being morbidly curious, in a way. So, making sure that he himself is out of sight, he writes slowly to the masses.]

If someone told you that you didn't have much longer to live, what would you do about it? What would you do with the last days of your life?

[It's a question that could be asked even by a curious healthy person, something to get people to think. He can think of it that way, and get answers that he might just need because of it.]

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[written]

[fabrecation]

No, no! I just haven't heard anyone say it like that or anything! [And putting it that way, he can actually laugh about it a little. Somehow, that just lifted his spirits for the whole day.]

[written]

[concasse]

[Heh, well then. He'll just have to take the comment at face-value, with no verbal feedback for confirmation.]

Alright, so long as it got the point across.

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[bravefighter]

Yeah. He didn't actually like what they were doing all that much, and left! But like, Mewtwo has his DNA or something... ? It's really confusing.

[written]

[fabrecation]

It did! Don't worry!

[Except now his chest hurts from laughing. But you know what? That's okay. He's still smiling, and he does so as he writes.]

Thanks. I haven't really laughed today.

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[fabrecation]

His... man, you're right. That is confusing.

[About as confusing as his own creation. Maybe, if he ever sees Mewtwo again, he can ask for details.]

But thanks. I've been wanting to know more about him for a while, I just... can't now.

[voice]

[failguardian]

Yeah... [She grows serious again.] You've changed a lot.

[Written]

[immamartillo]

Really? You'd be old enough for the casinos back home.

Is there a depression where you live, too?

[written]

[concasse]

Glad to be of service.

But if that's the case, you could stand a little more laughter.

[drawnbythesword]

I don't know, Tear doesn't really strike me at the type who'd accept apologies. At least based on what I know about her. [It's not like he was AU-married to her or anything.]

I think she'd appreciate it more if you showed her that you're a better person because of her.

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[bravefighter]

No problem! I'm glad I could help out. I wish he was around to tell you himself, but... yeah.

[voice]

[fabrecation]

... You think so? [He himself thinks he's changed, too... but it's always a bit of a surprise when other people notice as well.]

[Written]

[fabrecation]

A depression? No, everyone seems pretty okay to me... I mean, I guess a few people are depressed, with everything that happened and all.

[Written]

[immamartillo]

No, I mean like when the economy goes bad. But what do you mean by "everything that happened"?

[written - filtered]

[emp3thy]

[There's no reply for a moment. And then -]

Can I tell you a story, Luke?

[voice]

[failguardian]

If you haven't changed, I think someone would have punched you in the face by now!

[written]

[fabrecation]

Yeah. I think I could really use a lot of it.

[It's kind of amazing how laughter can make everything go away, even for a short amount of time.]

[written]

[concasse]

You might wanna try for a more lighthearted question next time, then.

[fabrecation]

... I think she already knows that. Probably wouldn't hurt to keep showing her, though.

[... This does not mean he'll shave his head in front of her or anything.]

Man, I used to be awful. But I've really changed because of her... because of a lot of things, really.

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[trashed]

[See, he's not always wrong.]

Seems a little specific and morbid to ask about, though.

[Obviously he's not buying the 'just curious' card.]

[Written]

[geniustheveil]

If they're my friend, of course I should forgive them; but it would worry me, not knowing.

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[fabrecation]

Yeah... maybe he'll come back someday.

[... And now they're completely off topic.] Training sounds fun, though. I know I'd do that a lot... just not with Pokemon.

[Written]

[fabrecation]

[Everything that happened...

The Score was abolished. The religion that everyone came to rely on for years was forbidden to be read from again. People felt lost, frightened, unsure of what to do without the Score.

But Luke isn't sure if this person would understand, nor does he really want to talk about it.]

Just... a lot of big changes that people didn't like at all.

[written - filtered]

[fabrecation]

[Well. Focusing on something other than himself and how awful he is at being discreet and how other people know now would certainly be ideal.]

A story? Sure, go ahead.

[Written]

[immamartillo]

I'm guessing there's not too much anybody can do about it? That's a shame. People'll find ways to deal eventually, though.

[He's more sympathetic than the words might sound. Back home, his life has gotten pretty close to exactly where he wants it and most of the big changes he can imagine would be pretty crushing.]

[voice]

[fabrecation]

Gee, thanks. [...] To be honest, I probably would've punched me in the face, too.