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[innermonologues]

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[foxtastic]

Have you lost someone before, that was really important to you?

[ the tips of his ears lower, bit by bit. ]

[innermonologues]

Many times before, yes...

[foxtastic]

Even here? You've lost people in this place, too?

[innermonologues]

People I have grown to like. Just recently someone from my home appeared and left just as quickly...

[foxtastic]

... who was it?

[ he's suddenly very nervous, and his tail that was once limp is now very twitchy. ]

[innermonologues]

It was a girl... she went by the name of Rinoa...

[foxtastic]

Oh, the girl. Your employer! Did her dog go, too?

[ now he wishes he could give Squall a hug. ]

[innermonologues]

Yeah, both of them went back home, but it's fine... she's better off there. The point is... I know the feeling well...

[ He paused before giving Kaden a concerned look. ]

Did.... something like this happen to you?

[foxtastic]

Keaton's been gone for a month. A little more than that, now.

[ he sniffles, looking away. ]

I've been living in the town for a while, but I... it doesn't feel like home. It feels so weird.

[innermonologues]

[ Squall frowns softly, clearly making a move to stand up. ]

Where are you now?

[foxtastic]

Home, but I can be... I live pretty close to a cat cafe. Feline Nice. I work there, you know? I love the cats and ice cream is so tasty, but it's all... you know.

[ huff. ]

It's hard.

[innermonologues]

I know where that cafe is... If you don't mind I'll meet you there.

[foxtastic]

I'll be outside. I don't want to interrupt any of the customers or any of the other workers...

[innermonologues]

Don't... worry. I'll protect you from their gazes.

[foxtastic]

[ he has to wipe his eyes--- it's hard on him to feel this weak.]

Okay. If you'll do that...

[innermonologues]

Have you.... been staying alone since he left?

[foxtastic]

Yeah. I've been mostly alone... being around others, even while working, has been difficult.

[innermonologues]

Well... I'm no Keaton, but... you can stick with me when you want to...?

[foxtastic]

I won't get in your way? Or become annoying? Because if you say that, I might just... cling onto you forever!

[ said a little jokingly. ]

[innermonologues]

If I do it'll only to be to get under your skin.

[ He snorts softly. ]

[foxtastic]

I'll make you brush my tail if you do that.

But would it better if I just... found you at your place?

[innermonologues]

Ah... I haven't really been home much this month.

[foxtastic]

You haven't?

[ ah... he's been so selfish. ]

Is it because of your friend, too?

[innermonologues]

Huh?.... Oh no. A friend of Sora's appeared who doesn't seem particularly fond of me. I don't really blame him... but I've been trying to give them space.

[foxtastic]

Why would someone appear who isn't fond of you?!

[ but then his ears twitch... ]

Unless there's another you somewhere, right?