I never th<>ught it w<>uld b<>ther me s<> much... Perhaps I am excepti<>nally vain, but this feels... Different. There is a gr<>wing pit inside me and I am left fumbling in the dark. Wh<> am I?

⦓ Are you alright, Eve..? ⦔
I supp<>se I merely need t<> keep all my senses <>ccupied.

⦓ If you wish to talk we can... And if you'd like distraction I would also be willing to assist. ⦔
I am perfectly well, thank y<>u. I merely need t<> think. <>r... N<>t think. I am n<>t sure.

⦓ I am not sure that I believe that, but I will respect it. Let me know if you need anything, alright? ⦔
Thank y<>u, I will. I w<>uld appreciate it if y<>u als<> let me kn<>w if y<>u require assistence.

⦓ Of course! I'm actually doing very well today, no issues to speak of! ⦔

⦓ It is! Yay! ⦔