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[Luca and Ahiru of the house might have noticed Luz was gone all day, as were Varian, Rapunzel and Fern, and there were none the wiser about why. The three of them honestly tended to do their own thing, but this time was different. Luz returned later, closing the door behind her, and had stayed up in her room for several hours. Luca and Ahiru were likely to feel the distress in Luz now though, and while Ahiru wouldn't know why, Luca WOULD.

And now, Luz knew, she'd have to let the rest of Trench know.

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[Late at night, the video feed clicked and there was Luz. Her eyes were rimmed red, she was slightly shaking and she was surrounded by the stuffed animals in her room. She looked at the camera for at least a minute before finally addressing the audience as a whole].

If you guys knew Rapunzel, I'm sad to say she's gone back to being a squid. She was pretty great, looking after us in the house and everything, and we're going to try and keep her tower spotless. She would have wanted it that way.

[She bit her lip, exhaling].

V-Varian and Fern are also gone.

They've...gone back too. I know a lot of you knew them from Deerington. In a lot of ways, they're why I chose to go to move onto the next world. Fern was cunning, quick and upfront about himself. He put himself out on a limb to save people, and was the model of a hero I think we all strive to be.

Varian was different, but in his own unique way. He was stubborn, smart, and one of the sweetest people I know. He'd come up with inventions I could only watch in awe of, and he'd work tirelessly on projects with strength I could never match. He and Fern were my older brothers, and the reason I live in this house now.

They mattered, just like everyone who leaves matters, and leave a mark when they go. If I ever ask myself why I'm here, suffering, I'll remember it's because of them, because they were everything that helped me move on from one bad moment to better ones.

Thank you. Um. Take care, guys, wherever you are.

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No, don't drive yourself crazy over it, but don't despair that you'll never see them again either.

[It's all about balance.

She never really thought she would have seen Tara again either. Then again after nearly a year and a half later, there have been no signs of either Buffy or Giles.]

It had been awhile since it happened to me, too. I get it. It does get easier after awhile, though. I know that doesn't help much now.

I don't know of there is a way to not drive myself a little crazy about it.

[The two were close to her. She couldn't help but feel like a part of her had been left exposed and vulnerable].

Not really, and this isn't even the first time its ever happened to me. It just...hasn't hurt as bad as this for a long time.

When Rei left, it helped me to remember that there was still people I cared about here. Maybe just... try to hold onto that, for now?

[It's been different with John, with him gone, she's chosen to throw herself into trying to keep herself busy with the shop for now, the distraction is particularly helpful, and she finds comfort in trying to help Luna too - they both lost someone who had stepped into their lives as a surrogate parental figure.]

I haven't forgotten that. I still live in a house where there are other people. I had a hand in helping them come to that place. I'd never forget them, and none of my other friends.

It's just. Those two were really special to me. I could count on them for life lessons and laugh with them and care about them. They're the reason I'm in the house to begin with.

I'm going to really, really miss them.

Definitely a good thing you don't live alone.

[Willow smiles a little.]

Sounds like you've found yourself a little family here.

Of course you're going to miss them a lot. If it helps, though, it gets easier with time. Plus, I bet all your friends will be there for you as much as they can.

Nope, I'm really lucky there.

[It had been worse when she lived only with Eda and Margot. It had hurt bad enough with Eda that Luz had been despondent for a few days. She could at least function without Varian and Fern while Luca, Ahiru and Zib were still around the house].

They're all really great people. I'm lucky to have them.

[Even if she would definitely feel the pain of not having the people that brought her to the house in the first place].

A lot of people have already offered condolences, and even food so we don't have to cook for the next few days. It's honestly been pretty amazing.

[It was a reminder that not everything in Trench was bad. Sleepers always surprised her].

[Most Sleepers seem to be inherently good, even if Willow can think of a couple exceptions to that rule. It doesn't come as a huge surprise that people are reaching out to support Luz, but it's still heartwarming to hear it.]

I'm glad. Sometimes it's the little things that really help in situations like this. Let me know if there's anything you need, okay?

[Luz knew she was a lucky kid. The very fact that Fren and Varian had given her a place where she could be happy and have fun with other people still made her feel incredibly fortunate. She knew some others were not so lucky].

It has, so much.

I will Willow, thanks. Hey, if you get the chance, why not see that karate tournament happening later on? I'll be in it!

[Willow had heard about the tournament already, of course. Who hasn't, after all? She grins.]

Yeah, of course, I'll come cheer you on.

Great! I think I'm facing Keith anyway, so I'll need all the cheering on I can get!

[Keith, after all, looked like he could clean house].

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