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11. [Video/Voice] | April 13

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[Raidou appears on the network today. His expression is unreadable.]

Rei Kurosawa has been sent back home again.

She left behind her art gallery, the Fatal Frames. If anyone here has interest in photography -- or any other form of art, for that matter -- and would like to continue her work, please contact me.

That is all.

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I need to take a day off. Give me a call if you need me.

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Take as long as you need, Mr. Kuzunoha.

I don't intend to take long... But thank you, Petrov-san.

[It can't be seen, but judging by the silence, it's obvious that he gave a small nod in return to the offer of thanks.]

This world can provide us with difficult situations - some far more than others. There are those of us here who would listen, should you need it.

I appreciate it. For now, however, I think I need a moment alone.

Very well.

[His tone is polite before he used the momentary pause to disconnect the feed.]

[There goes his heart, plummeting all the way down to his stomach, never to be heard of again.]

[Kotetsu swallows, takes a few moments to breathe, and then finally speaks up in an almost empty tone.]

Again, huh.

Yes. Her belongings seem to be gone as well.

[Raidou's voice is just as empty. It has to be if he wants to keep it from breaking.]

[No belongings. Makes it seem like she was never even there.]

...what about the animals, her pets. They around still?

They are. I am looking after them for now, but I'm not certain I have enough room in long term.

Don't worry about the room, I-- well, I mean, if no one else offers, I can take them in permanently. Took care of them before, the first time Rei left. Wouldn't mind again.

That would be helpful, Kaburagi-san. Thank you.

Raidou... *Oh. So that's what detoured him from work.*

Do you... *He trails off. What could he say? He wasn't particularly astute in dealing with the pain of other people. Perhaps he should not interfere.

But then again, he thought no one should interfere with his pain and that turned out not to be true. So maybe he could start doing the same, right here and now.*

Raidou, if you want me there, you have only to ask. Even if you do not wish to talk about what has happened, I can at least be there.

Thank you, Alucard-san. I... just need a moment alone.

[Responding in audio only. He doesn't quite trust his face right now.]

All right. Can I expect you back home this evening?

I should be there.

She'll be back.. just like last time...

...

[...He can't bring himself to argue against that.]

It is a possibility. However, we still have to accept that... it may take longer this time.

I don't care, she can't be gone forever.

['Not everyone comes back.' He almost says it, but changes his mind.]

...All the more reason to look after her gallery, I suppose. For whenever she returns.

Understood, Detective. Will one day suffice for you?

Yes. I will be back tomorrow.

Good. I expect you to continue reporting to me regarding the serial killer case.

Of course.

If for some reason you may not be able to meet your deadlines, inform me as soon as possible.

Understood.

[Not that he'll let that happen. How often has he ever put himself before work? Not going to start today.]

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