this is the end / o, leaving

[charrie graveyard]

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[div style="text-align: justify;"]It was hard to believe two weeks had already gone by since he arrived in the Typhoon. So much had happened in that short amount of time- he had met tons of new people, learned new things about this place and its inhabitants... maybe... even something about himself. He had even found himself a zen garden, with his own pet fish. Oh, how he loved his koi fish- and his garden too. But most importantly, the Rouxes- Goldie, Roxanne, and Pincher... especially Pincher... they had filled something within him, a void that had been in his heart all his life, the very thing he felt he had been missing all this time.

They were the reason he was hesitating now in his path towards the railroad gate.

It was nothing more than a malfunction in his brain, an instability in his system. He didn't have feelings- he never felt anything... so why... why did he feel so... sad and guilty about leaving? He didn't need to say goodbye, they were nothing more than... acquaintances. Nothing more, nothing less... and... he was sure they felt the same way about him, right? As he stood, frozen in place, a lost look in his eyes and the LED on his head flickering red rapidly, he shook his head. No... he... he couldn't leave without telling them! He wouldn't! T-They... they had to know. They deserved at least that. Turning around towards the camp, he allowed the small satchel that contained the gifts from Roxanne to fall gently onto the sand, forcing himself to calm down for the time being so he could speak. "C-Can I have everyone's attention... please?" The male stuttered, pausing to clear his throat. "It has been a true honor... to stay with you all but... with... deep regret, I must say that I have to leave now, as I have a mission... to complete. You have all been exceptionally kind to me in my time here, and I will be forever grateful to you all for allowing me to stay. Thank you." With that, he fell silent, waiting for the others to gather around.

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