Tell that to his widow. -takes a deep breath- Are you okay to be home? My offer of my spare bedroom is still open, if you do not mind sharing with a dog.

I will... It's my job. -sighs- I'll be fine. I just need to occupy my mind with something. It's high time I cleaned my apartment anyway. But thank you. If I find myself in need, I shall call you.

I’ve always felt that I need to protect the boys who come to work here. I failed that with Rhett.

You didn't fail him. You could never fail him. It was simply his time. Perhaps so someone so beautiful, inside and out, would not have to see what happens in the aftermath.

You discovered that only now? What did Zeus always say.. Death is the second start of life, it never ends.. I never quite understood his riddles.

I had hope until now. Zeus said a lot of things, not many of which had much clout outside of his status. 

I know that he … meant a great deal to you. Sorry for your loss.

Everyone is dead. Even I feel dead. This city is devoid of life and emotion.

One of us died again, right?

Yes... Boreas.

Then when would be a good time?

Mont- Cael, sorry... I didn't know it was you. I'm just... I don't know.

In that case, I hope I see you again soon… with an ace or two up your sleeve.

You will. 

I gave him a pay advance, so he could take her out. -heavy sigh-

You didn't do this, okay? Someone who knew what they were doing did. It wasn't random; he wasn't robbed. You couldn't have stopped it.

Maybe not, but I like to try.

Thanks.

I know how you feel. And I’m sorry. I wish I could help.

It's not your problem and you don't have to help, but thanks for the sentiment. It's appreciated.

I thought you were one of the employees. I’m sorry. -covers his eyes-

You don't have to apologize. 

I'd like to be left alone, if it's all the same to you.

Oh, I... sorry.

That’s a shame. I’m sorry to hear about that. I’ve seen too many good people die… Doesn’t matter if you’re a father or a junkie, people don’t care. They’ll kill you either way. I hear you. Sometimes I think maybe I’m not cut out for it anymore… But I can still help people. That’s really the only thing that keeps me going.

It is what it is; comes with the territory and all. I'm sure you've seen more than me and I can hardly deal with the death I've seen. Especially now. Seems like everyone I know is just... yeah. 

Mine too… It would probably make my life a lot easier, actually. So I’ve heard. Seems people are jumping the gun before the weekend’s even started. 

Well, hopefully nothing else happens. Nothing that requires someone calling you or me. It was... bad. Upstting, really. He was getting married soon, too. Why can't people just get along - not to sound hypocritical or like I don't want my job. It's just too much sometimes.

It's almost Valentine's Day

It would make my job so much easier if everyone simply stayed home. Too bad someone has already been murdered and it's not even Friday.