[He had no friends. The words were at the tip of his tongue. Just as they had been every time Rem claimed that relationship.
And just as with her, he held them back. Those that claimed to be his friend would continue to claim it regardless of his refusal. And he had never found there to be a point in continuing an argument that would see the truth on it's own time.
He had no friends. Only obligations and loyalties. Those that thought otherwise would learn that eventually.]
Good. This venerable one will leave first.
[which is to say: he hangs up. Still not used to calling it that.]
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And just as with her, he held them back. Those that claimed to be his friend would continue to claim it regardless of his refusal. And he had never found there to be a point in continuing an argument that would see the truth on it's own time.
He had no friends. Only obligations and loyalties. Those that thought otherwise would learn that eventually.]
Good. This venerable one will leave first.
[which is to say: he hangs up. Still not used to calling it that.]