An unseen tomorrow (no tags really necessary)

[star_of_sad]

[Setsuko didn't feel good recently. What happened to Team Jelba struck too close home. Devoid of energy, she sits at her terminal, idly clicking while seemingly performing research.]


Hey there, Team Leader. Working hard?

[Look who's there.]


Toby? Please don't tease me. I'm not really...


Not in the mood because of what happened? I know.

Actually, I feel the same. But I can't just stay depressed forever. Things... happen.


Is it selfish, Toby? It's selfish of me to be sad, isn't it? What happened out there was horrible, but it happened to Selena and her friends. I should've been there to give her support, and yet...


It's alright. It's really alright, Setsuko. You are Selena's friend as well. Only an asshole wouldn't be sad at all when bad things happen to a friend.


Toby...


So it's alright, just let it all out. Also... you're calling me by name now? Can't say I mind that, Setsuko! We need to stick together. Two of us, against the world.


I, umm...

[And then it happened. Suddenly a message arrives at Setsuko's terminal.]




!!

[And both of them bolt out of the room.]

Asakim Dowen!