[the use of the past tense doesn't go by unnoticed. but not knowing the reasons behind it, there are far too many possibilities for him to narrow it down without more questions. questions that he knows will come with answers that apollo won't be happy to give. he doesn't need the computer to tell him that. all these years together is enough for him to pick up on those signs of discomfort. of sadness.
it's why, with the next step, midnighter shifts that little bit closer to apollo. why their arms brush. why, despite not being the best at offering comfort, he still makes the attempt.]
What happened?
[is she alive? did she leave? why isn't she here anymore? one question that's asking for a lot more detail than he airs. but he'll take whatever he can get. will push for details later, when their reunion isn't so fresh. sure, he knows he should be digging in to the mystery that is this space station. but for the time being, he has other priorities. he can go off exploring further once he's had the basics given to him.]
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it's why, with the next step, midnighter shifts that little bit closer to apollo. why their arms brush. why, despite not being the best at offering comfort, he still makes the attempt.]
What happened?
[is she alive? did she leave? why isn't she here anymore? one question that's asking for a lot more detail than he airs. but he'll take whatever he can get. will push for details later, when their reunion isn't so fresh. sure, he knows he should be digging in to the mystery that is this space station. but for the time being, he has other priorities. he can go off exploring further once he's had the basics given to him.]