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[When Luca comes onto the screen, it looks like he's been crying.]

So...um...I just wanted to let everyone know that Varian and Fern are gone. They...probably turned back into squids. Which...I mean, they're still together, so it's fine. They're fine. They're happy out there in the ocean, doing squid things, and really it's not like it's the first time I've realized I'm going to be separated from the people I care about, so...

[After all, when he went to school he was separated from Alberto and his family, expecting to not see them until the summer. Then he ended up here and realized he might very well never see them again. Still, having a feeling of loss strike him like this even in his new life when he's still longing for the people he loves from his previous one to show up...it hits him hard, and he looks like he might start crying again.]

So I'm fine, too.

[This is obviously a lie.]

That's all. I just thought everyone should know.

[He ends the recording right there.]

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Yeah, it was mostly him wanting to know if I wanted to talk about it, so Reaper's probably already gotten the message, anyway.

[Sure, he knows that Maul had a shaky relationship with Varian and Fern after some of the stuff he'd done, but Luca doesn't want to push anyone away at a time like this.]

I'll make sure he knows to tell Reaper, though, just in case.

That's good. I hope we see Reaper soon, honestly. I'll feel better once everyone that's left is in the house again.

Speaking of that though, I wanted to let you know I was going to invite Zib to come live with us. Do you have any objections?

Me too.

That's great! I think he should have moved in ages ago, really. I mean, I know we didn't have a bed for him, but...I'm glad he'll be in the house!

Yeah, I think the reason before was that we didn't have the space, but now? Well, we definitely have it a few times over!

Yeah...I'm glad we have enough space for him, even if I really wish we hadn't gotten it like this.

I agree.

But I know it's something they would have wanted, if they got to have a say in it.

Oh yeah, definitely.

Gonna tell him he can use Varian's lab too. It wouldn't be right to have that place just collecting dust.

That would be great. Maybe I can help him out with stuff just like I'd help Varian! It was a great way to learn about different stuff.

Yeah, exactly! I'm sure he's like to have some help every once and a while, and think of all the cool tech he's seen! Just be sure to try and get as much background information that you can. That goes for the tech, and for Zib.

[She definitely could see he had some demons. Of course, they all did anyway, didn't they? But even the WAY demons manifested was complicated and very different].

Yeah! I will! And I'm sure even if I don't know a lot, it probably just helps to have someone else to hand you things!

...although I think it'll be easier to find out more about the information than Zib. But I'll at least keep an eye on him and make sure he's doing okay.

I'm sure he'll have plenty for you to do if he asks!

You do? That might depend on how much he wants to tell. Sometimes even that is harder than it is for other people.

Yeah. He doesn't seem like the type of person that wants to talk about himself, but when I've asked him about information on space and stuff he's happy to share that.

His past is complicated. Stuff like space and his work probably feel less complicated by comparison.

[And Luz knew personally that Zib's whole thing was much harder than he was letting on].

Yeah. But if he's more comfortable talking about space, I'm happy talking about that, anyway. Unless he says something that makes it seem like I really need answers about his personal life, I'm fine with waiting until he's ready.

[Basically, if something seems to be threatening to bring Zib closer to corruption, Luca's more likely to push for information much faster than if things seem reasonably okay.]

Oh sure, you don't have to press him about his personal life! That's my job!

[Luz already knew a little bit anyway, so she was very ready to make sure that Zib was still in a good headspace].

Definitely learn about this space stuff! I'm sure some of it are concepts even Varian didn't understand!

Yeah! I mean, Zib's actually been to space!

[And Luca thinks that's amazing.]

Yep, he has! That is super impressive!

I've only been to a demon dimension, but getting there was pretty quick!

A demon dimension? I've never heard of anything like that before, what was it like?

Well, way more monsters, though a lot of them are just making their way through the day, like we do. There's so many different shapes and sizes of demons, some practice magic and some are humanoid, some are more feral! Also, the currency is snails and the whole archipelago is built on the corpse of a titan!

[There was honestly so much about the isles she'd learned to love, but that stood out]!

Oh, wow...okay, having it all on top of a corpse is kind of creepy, but other than that it sounds amazing and I wish I could go there!

Honestly, you get used to it. I think it's actually the titan that grants people the ability to perform magic. It's actually really amazing to be there!

I miss it a lot sometimes.

Yeah...I wish there was someway we could go there. It really sounds amazing. I mean, this place is really nice, too, with the way no one here cares if you're a monster, but...it still sounds really nice. And interesting! And I'd love to learn how all the magic and all the stuff there works!

Oh Luca, you'd love it there! There are so many different looking witches, all of them with their own wealth of knowledge, the demons are all also varied and different! You'd have made a great magic user for sure!

I really miss that place. But I don't hate this one either!

[When you didn't count the bad stuff every month, of course].

Oh, wow! That sounds amazing! I can see why you miss it! But...I agree. This place can be pretty nice, too.

[At least, when they weren't dealing with the new, bizarre realities that came with each new month.]

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