[video]

[pencilpremonition]

[Becca's been putzing with her PDA, so when she opens the door to Shion's room, it's already on, at a weird angle, but her voice is clear.]

Hey Shion, so what are you pla--

...Shion?

[The PDA clatters to the floor and lands at an angle, propped up against the wall. It shows an empty room and Becca on her knees, holding an upgrade ring and a memory charm. The video cuts out as she bursts into sobs.]

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[afraid_of_my_shadow]

[He didn't tense or pull away, he just let her hold him, leaning towards her only the slightest bit, but mostly remaining in his protective ball.]

[pencilpremonition]

[She kept a hold of him, protective and gentle. She wasn't going to let anything hurt him. Her own sadness had run its course, now she needed to focus on protecting Alex. She could do that.]