[It was his connection to the city. He'd been connnected... ever since he became a Reaper 140 years before, really. But the moment he'd become Composer, it had become a part of him. Effectively, being here meant... he wasn't quite whole.
Joshua risked a glance over at Ryoji as he talked, watching even if Ryoji didn't notice.]
Everyone leaves here eventually. It's inevitable. The only thing that isn't sure is how long it will take.
[Joshua was silent for a moment... then let out a soft breath, almost a sigh, tapping his nails on the railing.]
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Joshua risked a glance over at Ryoji as he talked, watching even if Ryoji didn't notice.]
Everyone leaves here eventually. It's inevitable. The only thing that isn't sure is how long it will take.
[Joshua was silent for a moment... then let out a soft breath, almost a sigh, tapping his nails on the railing.]
'Enjoy the moment', hm?
[More to himself than anything, but.]