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The response doesn't make him feel worse about it, but it doesn't exactly make him feel better, either. He frowns slightly in response, quiet for a few moments. I'm glad you didn't die, It comes out quiet. Then he glances back up to Taikon, throat tight. My sister left. Phillip left — he was my partner... but not for very long. He hadn't planned to change the subject, but it's the only thing he can think to say. At some point the news has to be shared, and he's in no mood for small talk or beating around the bush. I can't talk about why, and... I don't know. I'm not sure why I'm telling you. No one can do anything about it. Least of all Taikon, who looks horrible. Zephyr swallows hard. Are you okay?