[Text and Action] 5th Song - Silent Farewell

[sonicosuper]

 So. It is true. People disappear from this place just as suddenly as they arrive. Gone without even the chance to say goodbye.

*That is all Sonico will say. It's an observation, one she should have probably made anon, but she is far too exhausted to remember*

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*Meanwhile, at the bar, the one she used to go to with the people who have now left, Sonico is silently nursing a peach flavoured beer. To anyone who knows Sonico, it's clear she lacks her usual energy and that air she has of being so keen to please. To anyone who doesn't know her, she's just a girl sitting on her own at a bar in front of an empty bottle*

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[creativedifferences]

Sonico-chan? What happened? Who's missing?

[Ibuki's use of video is actually deliberate this time: she wants a glimpse at where Sonico is so she can go find her. That it's less effort than text is a happy bonus.

She knows this happens, of course. She remembers Nagisa mentioning his friend leaving. But knowing that doesn't really help.]

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[sonicosuper]

*Sonico really, really does want to video post, but it's Ibuki, and she doesn't want to appear rude to her friend. So she switches to video, exahusted and pale as she is right now*

Tony first. Then... Then Crystal.

*Sonico bites her lip and lowers her eyes, remembering how important it is to keep herself together despite how dry her throat feels*

And Terrance.

[creativedifferences]

Oh man, a three-hit-combo, that's the worst.

[And this is why she wanted video. Because she can just about make out some of the background and if she looks long enough she might figure out if she's seen it before and where.]

Well. Ibuki's not going anywhere. So if you need anything, Sonico-chan, you know who you're gonna call.

[She's not sure if Sonico will get the reference or not; even with that lighter turn towards the end, Ibuki's tone is all seriousness right now.]

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[icyheart]

Oh boo, hoo.

[And yes that was sarcastic. She didn't actually care all that much.]

This is why having friends is lame.

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[sonicosuper]

I suppose maybe it is.

*Seriously, Sonico feels so far from able to fight about this right now*

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[icyheart]

No maybe about it. Friends will always leave in the end. No and's, if's or but's.

[She has seen people complain about people leaving and it was annoying more than anything.]

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Yeah... that's true.

[ Konoka is just as somber as Sonico. Though she didn't know everyone, she *did* know someone mutually. She kinda wished she could have a stiff drink. ]

It's sort of a painful reality... so you have to make the time you spend with everyone count.

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[sonicosuper]

*Sonico is sure that Konoka must be feeling Crystal's absence too, though she isn't sure how well they knew each other*

Maybe. I'm just not so sure what to think. Work won't be the same without Crystal.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

I know, and it really sucks. :(

[ Konoka seemed to withdraw from Video on the basis of Sonico's reply. It was so hard to look at, and she missed Crystal too, she was about to cry. ]

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[sakuya_izayoi]

There was a small sound next to Sonico, a familiar woman sitting up on the bar stool next to her. It was probably the first Sonico had seen the woman out of uniform since after work she tended to change from her waitress attire right into a traditional maid uniform. Needless to say the black shirt with white cuffs and pinstripes paired with the black skirt suited her quite nicely.

"Martinez. With blue curacao please."

Only then did she look over at Sonico. She didn't say anything, just resting her arms on the bar, watching the bartender work on her drink. She wasn't exactly the best conversationalist, as Sonico well knew from work, but she was there now.

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[sonicosuper]

Every so often, Sonico would look up from what she was doing to glance around the room, perhaps even slightly hoping that she'd see a familiar face. Maybe even one who had left and come back... She does recognise the woman next to her, of course, and she wonders how long her work friend had been sitting there, and hopes that she doesn't think Sonico has been rude.

"I'm sorry. If I'd known you would be here I would have suggested leaving together after work..."

[sakuya_izayoi]

The drink given to Sakuya was bright blue, a decorative twist of lemon rind balanced on the side. She took a small sip holding it up and looking at the color for a moment. Not bad. Not the best she's ever had, but certainly not bad.

"Well I don't normally come here." She gently rolled the neck of the glass between two fingers. "I've seen you frequent here in the past. And I saw your text. And I have some time. Lady Patchouli suggested I take some time to myself. So I thought you might like some company."

Her tone was still oddly calm despite her apparent concern, though the gesture seemed genuine. Then again Sakuya was quite proficient at hiding her emotions considering her position.

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[infinitejustice]

[The camera shows Athrun looking concerned.]

Are you all right? Can you tell me what happened?

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[sonicosuper]

*Seeing his concern only makes Sonico more determined to stay in text to hide her own expression*

People left. All at once. I suppose it's just one of thise things that can happen here...

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[infinitejustice]

[His face falls at the news.]

I'm sorry. I know firsthand just how painful that can be.

Would you like to come over to my place? Or I could visit you at yours.

[Athrun had help when it happened to him. People came to visit him or pick him up. He hopes he can do the same thing for Sonico.]

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[nrgsvr]

Any of us could disappear without warning.

If they come back, they likely won't remember being here before. ;;

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[sonicosuper]

Yes. You're right - I suppose it could happen to me too.

Oh...That is a shame... :c

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[02crusnikabel]

They could leave this world without saying good-bye? That is very sad. Especially the friends they leave behind.

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[sonicosuper]

I'd like to believe that if they had the chance they might have come to say goodbye before going...

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[hawkeblock]

[ on the other side of the bar sits hawke, halfway to utterly shitfaced as he downs another beer of his own. no peach for him, just straight up nasty piss-water. ah, reminds him of home.

he saw sonico sit down at some point, didn't really think much of it and continued as he was - chatting up the bartender because his friends had apparently abandoned him. rude. it's a while later that he looks over and sees her still there, still nursing that beer and looking downright dejected. he knows he shouldn't interfere, but hawke is - despite valiant efforts - incapable of staying out of other people's business. and she's clearly upset about something. ]

I hate being a good person. [ he mutters to himself, motioning to the bartender to bring him two of whatever sonico is having. once he receives the bottles, he moves over to stand beside her, offering one. ]

Hey. [ he motions to the empty bottle in front of her. ] Won't do you much good if it's empty.

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[sonicosuper]

*The approach of a stranger seems enough to rouse Sonico out of whatever her throughts might be. She doesn't start, but instead her face lifts slowly up towards his, her eyes blinking slowly. When she realises what he's talking about, Sonico suddenly sits up straight in embarrassment. How long as she been staring into space with an empty bottle in front of her?*

O-oh! Oh. It is empty! Oh - you're right. That really is no good. Thank you - I hadn't really...noticed.

*Then she does her best at a silly, charming smile, as it to assure that she is being endearing and not and idiot*

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[truesmiles]

[Fai stretched slightly he was glad for the break, leaving some of the not major work to those he hired to help, natives who cared for there city. But now he could do such a thing, he was able to go out more and go to bars like he use to.

Sitting down, he played with the wine, swirling it slightly before looking over.]

You know, looking at a empty bottle won't help.

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[sonicosuper]

*Sonico picks up her bottle and narrows her eyes at the tiny amount still left at the bottom*

Oh, dear...

*Then she tips back the dregs of peach beer, tilting her head back as she does so*

There. Now it definitely is empty. I suppose I should think about getting a new one...

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[bloodheels]

I assume it's happened to you. Sorry that it has happened. I've not heard from a couple of my friends as well and it's a horrible feeling.

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[sonicosuper]

Unfortunately, yes.

And I am so sorry that you know what this feels like. This isn't my favourite way to feel :(