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Alyx smiled when Rye responded. That wasn't really what she meant, but she was just happy to be able to have an enlightening conversation with someone. She prepared herself to take a seat and be more specific with her questions until things took a rather severe turn.

Woah, hold up, what? asked Alyx, drawing back a step. Should she be worried for her safety around this guy? Such a bitter tone, and such a dreary expression! Alyx thought she knew what it was like to be miserable with both her brother and mother having passed away while she was so young, but any woes she had couldn't hold a candle to Rye. He sounded downright suicidal.

Did someone else try to make you leave? Do you need help, dude? Someone to walk you home or something? There were alarm bells ringing in her head telling her he might very well be insane. Maybe it wasn't the smartest idea to spend anymore time in his company. But Rye seemed so downtrodden and sad, it was hard to think of leaving him here to wallow like this.