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[wildcardpotential]

[She can't do voice, can't let them hear how hoarse and pained she is. She has to just be clinical, factual. They deserve to know.]

You all deserve to know. I'm so sorry. Rin Okumura [She types his name and falters, staring at the screen for long minutes before finishing the sentence] is dead. This inky shadow shit... it did something to him.

pinging Ryuji Suguro
pinging Maka Albarn

I'm sorry.

[She isn't going to offer up details.]

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[soundmind]

[...]

Be honest.

You had to




didn't you?

[It hurts to think, it hurts to type--the thought catches in her throat, she can't breathe, but this can't be something to hide from. It happened. He's gone.

So many people are gone now.]

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[wildcardpotential]

Maka....

[she can't lie to you. She won't.]

I didn't... I don't... He was already dead and then... Something happened to his body and I thought I was gonna die too...

I'm sorry. I'm so soeeg I'm soryimsoreg....

[soundmind]

It's *okay* Mina

I


had to before


when the shadows came


it's okay

I understand

and I'm here for you

[wildcardpotential]

[She takes a deep breath, rubs most of the tears from her eyes.]

It isnt okay its the least okay but. I know what you mean, so thank you.

You... you fought Rin's shadow?

[That explains a lot, and why it was stopped in its rampage. She shivers to remember, touching her side.]

Youre a good friend I'm sorry I'm never this much of a mess but... I really am a mess. I hate this. Can you get to the roof?