Eight Flare - Video - Bearer of Bad News

[Lea does not want to do this. He would rather break his own arm, stab himself, then do this.

But Ven wasn't just his friend. He can't keep this a secret.

Still, the sentiment, the heartbreaking sadness... It's written all over his face as he turns the SFC on. His throat is so tight, he can barely choke out the words.]

Ven... He's...

[Oh god why is he doing this. Why does he have to repeat this?]

He.. He won't be here for a while. There was something with Vanitas and he... he...

[Lea can't go on. For all his tough guy, nonchalant attitude that he usually has, this hits him hard at his weakest moment. He breaks down crying, slumped over and pressing a hand against his eyes.

The feed cuts out.]

[Locked to Lily]

[A few minutes later, it comes back on again, directed at a single person. The tears are hidden... But that's mostly because Lea hasn't removed his hand. He still looks a wreck.]

Is... Is that couch still open...?