hunter

[soba]

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[counterclocked]

I mean, I can leave if you want me to, but...

[He looks concerned.]

[soba]

I won't be good company right now.

[ toi is already irritable on a normal day ]

[counterclocked]

That's okay.

[...Wait—]

I mean, I'm sure that's not true.

[soba]

[ still hate you

there's a pause, and what might be a very slightly smile if you squint. ]

It's fine.

[counterclocked]

Ah, right.

[There's another moment of hesitation, before:]

Were you pretty close with any of them?

[soba]

... I don't know if I would say close.

I just talked to Meltryllis a lot. She was my roommate.

[counterclocked]

[He could point out how that sounds exactly like being close, but... Now's probably not the time.]

...I'm really sorry, man. If you ever want to talk about it - I know how hard it is to lose someone.

[soba]

[ he blinks

there's a moment where it seems like he might ask, but it passes as he shakes his head. ]

... thanks.

[counterclocked]

[Silence hangs in the air for a moment while Hunter waits to see if he'll say anything more than thanks, but - he doesn't want to push him.]

Yeah, man. Anytime. But - for now, I can totally give you some space if you need it, or I can stay. Up to you.

[soba]

You can do whatever. I just probably won't be great company.

[ is he ever good company

a mystery ]