GODLY AUDIENCES - ZOE MURPHY

[divus]

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[requiemed]

Yeah.

[But before she gets to whatever it is she wanted to say, she glances towardsthe clothes he's looking through.]

Any specific occasion?

[divus]

I've found high fashion has a way of cheering most people up.

Anyway, what did you want to talk about?

[requiemed]

...I just wanted to say that I'm sorry about your followers.

[divus]

[Sincerity heaves a heavy sigh.]

It wasn't your fault, Zoe-chan.

[requiemed]

Not sorry as in I did it... Sorry that it happened.

[divus]

I'm sorry, too. It wasn't what either of them intended, and it wasn't what either of them deserved.

[requiemed]

Was it really just an accident, or... Can you not tell me?

[divus]

My lips are sealed, I'm afraid.

[requiemed]

I figured that would be the answer. If there’s anything I can do, though...

[divus]

The fact that you mean that is one of the best things about you, Zoe-chan. You're very kind.

[requiemed]

[She shakes her head.]

I just know how much it sucks to lose someone.

[divus]

See, that's just not fair. You're way too young to have to know that.

[requiemed]

[A pause, before she gives a small shrug.]

Yeah, well... A lot of things aren't fair.

[divus]

Boy, can you ever say that again.

[requiemed]

[She nods.]

But there was someone who helped me a lot after it happened, so... That's why I want to do that for other people, if I can. Nobody's as alone as they feel sometimes.

[divus]

You're a really good kid, Zoe. I hope you don't ever lose that.

[requiemed]

...Thanks. I'm not really planning on it.

[divus]

Now that's what I like to hear.

[requiemed]

[She nods.]

Anyways, I just wanted to drop by and say I'm sorry. Is there anything you need before I go...?

[divus]

I'll be alright... I always am. [Sincerity chuckles.] Is there anything I can do for you?

[requiemed]

[She shakes her head.]

Not right now, but thanks.

[divus]

All right. Take care, then, Zoe-chan.