[ Max floats down the path, away from the fountain, looking for Alcinoe. ] * Alcinoe is a good distance away, as one tends to be when walking steadily away, and still walking through the ruined campus at the same pace. If she notices Max coming up behind her, she gives no indication. * Max zips forward, catching up at a pace just slow enough not to be startling. He hopes. "Alcinoe... are you...okay?" * Alcinoe keeps walking. She doesn't look up or back to see him. "No." I know it seems bad...but it will be okay. I promise, we can fix this. Not just you guys from the Flying Couches and me, but everyone here. Don't...beat yourself up. You helped save this place. * Max keeps floating along at Alcinoe's walking pace. * Alcinoe doesn't say anything. * Max follows quietly for a bit, periodically pushing his glasses up his nose. "...what are you thinking about?" he finally asks, as gently as he knows how. Which probably isn't gently enough, but what can you do with a Cha of 10? That I want ya ta *go away*. Very well. I'm sorry. ...just... if you ever do want to talk, I'll listen. Or if you need anything, I'll try to do it. I'm sorry, Alcinoe. Goodbye. *floats off* * Alcinoe doesn't look at him. Or wave goodbye. Or anything. She just keeps walking. [End!]