there's a hole in the world

image 1 is a quote attributed to John Darnielle, which reads, “This is why people cry at the movies: because everybody’s doomed. No one in a movie can help themselves in any way. Their fate has already staked its claim on them from the moment they appear onscreen.”

image 2 is an excerpt from a script. the first sentence is highlighted. Orestes says, “This was always going to happen. She’s been dead since the beginning.”

image 3 is text which reads, “Someone has to leave first. This is a very old story. There is no other version of this story.”

American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus), parents and chicks, family Haematopodidae, order Charadriiformes, FL, USA

I remember when we first met, and how I swore to protect you. That vow continues to motivate me. And it makes me glad that you find encouragement in it as well. No matter what hardships may await us, as a Nahobino, we will surely prevail.