Lucas, Ace of Clubs

I wouldn't be surprised if it is broken. Everything around here is.

Perhaps he's simply concerned, Artemis.

You value my opinion? Well, I do think it's bothersome that you're not at all affected by it but I understand. You separated yourself. You did what you had to do. It's understandable.

Well, it's not my place to tell you what you should and shouldn't feel, is it? I can't tell you whether or not it's bad because we all have our own ways of dealing with things. Besides, you've detached yourself. It's no longer a part of you like it is me or the others.

Well, thank you... for your concern and all of that. i just hope things get better for you, Elle.

Frustrated but well. I can hardly complain about the fact that I'm not being thrust into it, it seems silly -- but I don't like the fact that I'm stuck here.

Understandable. Are you well?

I never knew my mother, it's nothing. Don't worry about it. We all deal with things differently, I'm a lot more sorry for you than I'll ever be for myself.

I missed you too, but I’m okay. Just trying to do what I can here for the Spade kingdom. It’s hard to organize or do much since I’m here, but my father isn’t well enough to be seen on camera so I’ve been behind cameras for press conferences and shit all day.

Is there something I can do for you? I've been doing what's been told of me but it's all just... it's just a lot to digest from so far away and I feel useless. Ah, good thing you like having your photo taken, love -- I have a feeling, though, that my humor is going to be lost today. Good to see your face, though.

Well, I mean, I lost both of my parents so I do know somewhat what you're going through but I haven't a clue what your relationship with your  mother was like. i'm not going to lie to you and say things will get better or easier with time because everyone is different and handles things their own way. I'm sorry, again.

I knew people died but I didn't know who and... wow, Elle. I'm so sorry. There's nothing I can say that is comforting and... well, just. I'm sorry. I can't imagine.

What things are we considering?

Are you alright? You seem a bit more off... than I would expect.

Don't apologize, it's understandable. I hardly think that anyone is in the right frame of mind lately.