[So, Caleb probably wouldn't seek Claude out, knowing how painful this likely is. But he happens to be out walking between the dorms, so easy enough to stop and talk to him.]
[ Claude looks okay when he runs into Caleb, a little more tired than usual, and a little less convincing when he smiles, but not as spooked as he was the day previous. ]
Caleb. Were you among those who found something today?
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week 6; friday
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Caleb. Were you among those who found something today?
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[That's one way to do it. He thinks that to himself, but then decides to respect it and just answer matter of factly.]
Rita and I were at the garage. There was a car missing. And some flowers picked in the garden, as well.
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Were you... [ He stops for a second. ] Oh, I didn't even say hello before interrogating you, did I?
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Hello. Interrogate away, I don't mind it.
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Well then. Did you find either of them?
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... I see. That's. [ ... ] I wish it hadn't been them.
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The past few weeks I've been trying to console myself with the fact that they're not completely lost to us, but.
[ He's just covering his face for a second. ]
It doesn't quite soften the blow enough.
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[He's frowning a little, watching him.]
But you aren't wrong. I think we will see them again very soon.
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He moves the hand away and runs it through his hair. ]
I think we will too. If the bear key really is the one we're hoping it is.
I just hope our friend doesn't decide to do anything drastic before then.
[ They can't really predict this No-Name. ]