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[soloritur]

[ Marcos shows his face on screen for the first time in what feels like a long time. The last couple months have been hard on everyone, and he's no exception. There's a small white dragon settled beside him, trying to get into the frame, that he pushes back. He knows he shouldn't have it, but it still follows him around like a puppy. It hurts his heart to think that it doesn't know it's dead.

Not what this is about. ]

Hey there. [ He clears his throat. ] Listen, we need to talk. It's... been a rough few weeks. It was hard enough keeping track of everyone when we were separated between the two cities, but now. Now I think it might be time to take stock of survivors. Maybe make a list of who we've lost and who we need to look out for.

[ He remembers all the skeletons in the tower. They didn't seem like an illusion to him. ]

Kaneki is missing. Has been for a while. I wasn't worried until I found something he wouldn't have left behind if he had any choice in the matter. Luckily I got to it first. [ Which is why — ] I might need a hand with a beating heart in a box. I don't know if it has any other power, but the Merchant called it leverage, and I don't think I'm the right person to keep it safe. If anyone wants to take a look I'll send you my location.

[ The dragon makes a noise, and he rubs its head to keep it quiet. Sometimes he feels helpless, but it's important to remind himself of what he says next. ]

I know why most of you wanted to stay, to help these people, but be careful out there. Remember you're not alone.

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[kahl_175]

Mmhm. Many small wins make big ones. Hard work. But good to do. [That was how he saw it all. This place was a big setback for Kahl. Something new to fight, when Narmer was still back home. When the Queens still tricked his brothers into following them. But he'd fight here. Help how he could. Stay as long as it took. And it would be worth it, to keep his family safe.

So he smiles, the expression made lopsided by the scars that pull at his face.] Kahl like telling stories with brothers. Marcos always welcome.

[soloritur]

[ He smiles back, tired but sincere. As bleak as it's been the past few weeks, it's nice to find someone who is still optimistic. Especially after what he's hinted at going through. It's what he needed. ]

I hope we get a chance.