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[deathfindsaway]

[Kravitz very rarely makes himself known on the network, but this is one of those things he feels is Important in a way he can't ignore. It's not that he's looking for pity- rather, he just needs to inform people. There's no tragedy in passing. There's no fear in something he can't reach.

He wishes he could believe that anymore.]

Hello, uhm-- this is Kravitz. For those who may be looking for them, it seems Lup, Taako, and Ren have all departed from the island. My apologies to those who used their services or... simply knew them. I'm not able to carry on the magic they did, but I'll do my best in providing what you need if you were getting some kind of service or items from their store.

[He takes a breath, but it's shaky, and forces any other uncertainty out of his tone.]

I'd also like to remind everyone that we do have a library here containing many resources and a workspace for study. Contributions are always welcome, and I have a number of archived pieces from other islands for study as well. Feel free to contact me if I am not around and I will come to assist.

That... that is all.

[ooc: Kravitz has a shiny new library page on his journal now, if people want to get involved!!]

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[deathfindsaway]

I'm sorry.

[He feels like he's going to be doing a lot of apologizing today. In a way, it's familiar-- if there's one thing he's used to, it's the grief of loss, the necessary evil of delivering unpleasant news and negotiating a soul. But this is personal, and it makes everything so much messier.]

You... you may well see them again. But I don't think it would be healthy to hold out that hope.

[devilstongue]

I won't.

[ Molly says, matter-of-factly. He can't afford to hope, and Ren doesn't deserve to be in this place. ]

I hope I never see her again. So she's safe.

[deathfindsaway]

[The heavy truth sits on his tongue, the fact that Ren's world is not safe and if he cannot make it out of here intact, she will die and no one will come to collect her like he promised. It only makes it worse for him to be stuck here and know-- so he specifically doesn't say that out loud.]

This place is not always the worst to be. Even if it is dangerous, having protection and-- and people who care about you, truly, is invaluable.

[devilstongue]

[ Knowing such a thing would probably kill Molly a little (more) inside, so is a good thing Kravitz steps around it. This way, the tiefling can hope. ]

It is. I just... well. It was good to know her. If only for a while.

[ He's never taking off the jewelry she gave him, now. ]

[deathfindsaway]

[He knows when the compound grief becomes unnecessary. Let him have some peace that only ignorance can grant.]

Yes, I can... say the same.

[This is harder than he thought it would be. He should have prepared more.]

Again, I'm sorry to have to bring this news. Just keep her in your heart.

[devilstongue]

[ Truly a fine reaper, Kravitz Adventurezone. Molly is fine not knowing everything; part of his charm and all that.

He takes a deep breath to steady himself. ]

Always.

[deathfindsaway]

[Look, he's got one brain cell, maybe. Sometimes? Who knows.]

Good. I mean, it... yes. Good.

[That doesn't mean that brain cell is for having any kind of real conversation though.]

I'm sure her impression will be far felt. She touched many of our hearts.

[devilstongue]

Yeah. I... yeah.

[ Sigh. ]

Just... fuck this place.

[deathfindsaway]

[He doesn't want to, but he chuckles at that. It's not that it's funny, it's just... reminiscent. Kravitz thinks he'll be finding hints of them in others for a long time.]

Yes, I would have to agree. Are... you alright? I can offer a quiet space if you need some time to process.

[devilstongue]

No, I'll... I'll deal with this. Again, thank you for telling us.

[deathfindsaway]

Right. Of-- of course, anything I can do.

Best of luck with it all.

[And he closes the call.]