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[lightthedarkness]

[Usually, Usagi would just make this a text, but this was for Rei.

She took a deep breath as she looks at the camera, her eyes red and swollen, her nose red as well. She offers a wet smile before it falls away completely.

She takes another deep breath.]

For those of you who knew her, Rei Hino went- went home.

[Her breath hitches on that last part but she gets it out without a single sob or tears. Rei would be proud. She's done her crying, though, in truth, she's likely to do more later. Usagi knows she'll see Rei again, their lives intertwined, but it doesn't make her loss hurt any less.

Usagi debates for a moment if she should say anything else, pressing her lips together, and then lets out a breath.]

I know she meant a lot to many of you and those of you who Rei loved, she loved you fiercely, I can say that with certainty. [Rei never loved by halves.

Usagi is silent for a moment and then nods. She leaves it at that, at a loss on what else to say.]

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[lightthedarkness]

[Usagi keeps it text, because as soon as she sees that it's Winter? She practically breaks down again because of how deeply she feels for Winter in this. She knew... she knew how much Rei and Winter cared for one another. She stares at it for a long time.]

I... I will come by a bit later to see if there's anything I need to take. Thank you Winter.

[winter_bestowed]

[It was as if warmth simply ceased to exist when Winter had woken up and found Rei gone. The sinking feeling in her chest and stomach refused to leave, but still, she'd take care of the house, keep it immaculate and clear. Keep just as it was with her there, and she would care for Iris, ensuring the Warg's health.]

Anytime that you're ready. I will likely be here or at least near by.

[lightthedarkness]

... Is there anything I can do to help?

[winter_bestowed]

I have everything under control. You've already informed everyone else, so there's not much left to be done.

[lightthedarkness]

Alright, don't... don't hesitate to call if you need anything, though. I can come by no problem and you're always welcome here, Winter-san.

[winter_bestowed]

Thank you, but you already have enough to handle. When you're ready to come and check if there is anything you need you can call though. Or if there is anything else that you need assistance with.

[lightthedarkness]

Alright, thank you. [She swallows.]

Winter-san... I... I'm so sorry... I know... [This must be so much harder.]

[winter_bestowed]

You're welcome.

There's no reason to apologize or to worry. We had talked about this, we understood the chance of what could happen and were clear with each other about what we wanted.

[lightthedarkness]

[Of course they did, because they're mature adults. Why wouldn't they have? She lets out a breath, glad that they had such a talk but also... she doesn't want Winter to suffer alone.]

Kay. If... you're sure.

[winter_bestowed]

I am. Please tend to your needs and those of her other friends.

[For now Winter didn't need to risk any getting past the trembling walls around her.]

[lightthedarkness]

Right... o-of course. Alright, um... see you... see you around, Winter-san.

[winter_bestowed]

I'm sure that you will. Take care.