what do we know of tranquility; sadness?

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[ Well. It's been a while hasn't it? Milo is sitting on the Astral Plane, with a few small cards in his hand. He's also dressed in super normal clothing, think polo and jeans. But his expression is surprisingly sombre, eyes closed and breathing in deeply as if he can smell the tension still lingering in the air.

It's strange to be shocked by death.]

So. Who died this time?

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[Very long and rather shocked silence, since he hasn't seen Milo in forever. And the words themselves sting.]

Milo.

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Li. So?

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[Sighs. Then, blandly,] Nice to see you haven't changed...

[Fidgets.] That would be...

...

...me. [Takes a breath because, wow, he actually managed to admit it that time.]

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I thought I was doing an admirable job of pretending to be normal. [He taps his chin with one of the paint sample cards.]

I heard as much. Where does that leave you?

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[Smirks.] I'm sure you are, but certain things don't change. [Long pause.] ...Are those...paint swatches?

I don't know.

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...yes they are. [He's comparing two reds and debating if he really cares.]

How long has it been?

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[Sits a few feet away from] How are you?

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[He considers for a moment.]

I am. Well enough. You?

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Well, discounting several incidents in the past few weeks...but home is quiet, and for that I am grateful.

[Is silent after that, then looks up as though just remembering]

Aiolia found his way here.

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...more experiments?

[Is visibly shocked...and seems almost glad to hear that actually.]

Aiolia as well now. How is he?

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[Sighs] Yes, and more death.

In good spirits, considering his time is roughly parallel to yours...

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Who died?

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None of us had any regrets. You should understand that Mu.

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[Is somewhat shocked by those words] Hello Milo....

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So what happened?

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[Silent for a minuet then says very, very softly] Li...died.

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I see. What else?

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Something happened with Mu...I'm still not sure exactly what it was.

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But it's over now. What is there to do but move on?

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[Here's a human form Ammy.]

Hello, Milo! I was beginning to fear you had left this place permanently~

Ah...so you can sense that, can you?

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[He stares at her for a moment though it's not difficult to recognize her.]

Lady Amaterasu. No...I was gathering myself I suppose.

I can sense the distress in my comrades' cosmos, that is all.

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Ah, then good for you. Are you well enough?

I see. It is no surprise--things have been distressing here of late. And most recently the one called Li died and was brought back by the Twins. [Sighs.] I have not been able to meet him yet, but I wish I could have been there for him.

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Yes. Better than the others here it seems.

I am acquainted with him.

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And that, certainly, is a good thing.

Are you? Then perhaps you will be able to help him in my stead.

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For me.

I'm not a suitable person for comfort of any sort.