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"Yeah," the youth admitted with a touch of discomfort. She felt sort of bad but she really couldn't stand being around the catatonic Atticus. It felt too weird. "I was there when he fell and hit his head," she added.

Osprey pointed out that something was missing and Junior nodded, understanding exactly what she meant. That was why she avoided him. "It's weird and creepy," she said in a low voice, her ears lying back sheepishly. "I miss Uncle Atticus. He isn't himself anymore." She paused. "Are you saying his soul's gone?" she added, connecting the dots. "Will it come back?"