[ He gives himself a little shake, a feeling twisting miserably in his core that tastes like bitter bile and anger that he's stewed in endlessly. Perhaps the root of his despair isn't completely gone, after all, still biding its time until it can sink its claws into him again. ]
- I'm fine. [ Steady, steady. ] It just startled me. Almost made me think your brother was actually here, before I realized what was happening.
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She looks up, a little startled, and reaches out for his sleeve.]
Ah - sorry... [This week's effect...] ...are you okay, Ming-xiong?
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- I'm fine. [ Steady, steady. ] It just startled me. Almost made me think your brother was actually here, before I realized what was happening.
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[If Shi Wudu ever finds out what the hell she's been up to here, she'll die. She'll just die.]
Sorry to have startled you.