[It wasn't difficult to assess that Rinoa was lost deep in thought when he initially approached. Even now when she stood up and approached him the look in her eyes tells him something is horribly wrong.
So he was right. It was Parsee.]
How long has it been since you last saw her?
[Not questioning the legitimacy of the claim, just trying to pin down a time frame. Though the fact that the void was expansive and not limited to the shrine hadn't escaped his notice either.]
... [Her further clarification warranted an extended silence, as he considered the implications] I haven't seen her lately either. [Not bothering him at the beach when he either was looking for spare parts, or going through his daily routine. Although he too was starting to feel uneasy, his countenance didn't show it as he maintained his mask of indifference.]
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So he was right. It was Parsee.]
How long has it been since you last saw her?
[Not questioning the legitimacy of the claim, just trying to pin down a time frame. Though the fact that the void was expansive and not limited to the shrine hadn't escaped his notice either.]
... [Her further clarification warranted an extended silence, as he considered the implications] I haven't seen her lately either. [Not bothering him at the beach when he either was looking for spare parts, or going through his daily routine. Although he too was starting to feel uneasy, his countenance didn't show it as he maintained his mask of indifference.]