Public Channel - Day 59

[pipers_son]

[He really didn't want this to happen, but...]

I think it's time we start keeping a list of those who's disappeared, been taken, or is otherwise indisposed.

I'll start.

Lauren has been buried in the ground, somewhere, and Steven Universe has been taken by the Rose Queen.

[He says all of this blankly, matter of factly, and there's only the sound of a shaky breath at the very end.]

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[sunflowerfields]

It's not your fault.

...

I don't think she'll hurt them.

[pipers_son]

[Let him just... turn his radio off, since there's no need with her right there.]

Still my responsibility regardless. Guess ya couldn't convince 'em ta just keep runnin'?

[Hinawa seems responsible enough.]

[sunflowerfields]

[Hnnnnnn.]

The lion, he... he only took us as far as the next room over. We could still hear you and we couldn't... we couldn't just leave you all trapped in there.

[So about that 'it's not your fault' thing... turns out it's her's.]

[pipers_son]

We would have managed on our own.

[Sighing, he hooks his radio onto his belt.]

Leavin' us is what I wanted all three of ya ta do.

[sunflowerfields]

I know, but-

[There were children in there with you-

I thought I could be of more help-

I wasn't thinking-

I'm making excuses]

I want to make this right. Any way I can.

[pipers_son]

Just.... stay safe, alright? [Plastering on a smile, he reaches over to lay his hand on her shoulder.]

We can't lose anyone else.

[sunflowerfields]

[She manages a weak smile too.]

Only if you promise to do the same. She really loves him. [Or as much as a fae is capable of loving something.] It'd take an act of god to separate them.

[pipers_son]

Have ya seen Tyki hoverin' so close ta me? I don't think I get a choice if I get ta stay safe or not!

[No comment on the parent in the other room.]