Perhaps it was a dream. Quite a lot of things seem like dreams here. This is real, though, or at least it feels real.
[ Probably best to stick with physical realities. That being said... Midnight hums. ]
I don't think so. I wasn't dead right before I came here, and there are several people here who have every right to believe they're still alive.
[ True enough, as far as he understands. He says this in a very even way, hand coming to rest on the boy's arm. (He's noticed the injured nose, of course, but he'll have to see a doctor for that, and he hasn't had a chance to contact Daan. Perhaps something they can do once they're near better lighting, civilization.)
Midnight takes his free hand, puts it on the boy's back reassuringly. ]
Watch your step, here's the step down. The convenience store is just across the way, we'll get you some more water there. Are you staying here with anyone? Shall we call a friend of yours?
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[ Probably best to stick with physical realities. That being said... Midnight hums. ]
I don't think so. I wasn't dead right before I came here, and there are several people here who have every right to believe they're still alive.
[ True enough, as far as he understands. He says this in a very even way, hand coming to rest on the boy's arm. (He's noticed the injured nose, of course, but he'll have to see a doctor for that, and he hasn't had a chance to contact Daan. Perhaps something they can do once they're near better lighting, civilization.)
Midnight takes his free hand, puts it on the boy's back reassuringly. ]
Watch your step, here's the step down. The convenience store is just across the way, we'll get you some more water there. Are you staying here with anyone? Shall we call a friend of yours?