[How could he know? How could he even imagine the perfect little happy friend group they once had wasn't kept together by a girl who was... perfect. Even Hero couldn't shut up about how amazinng she was, which long ago annoyed Kel, who hated to talk about romance.

For now, though, all he sees is a scared young girl and he has to swallow his own feellings- Mari is here. Mari is here and she doesn't know she's dead, somehow- hiding his own horror, once realization hits, is difficult. His stomach churns, his lungs squeeze air out and he- he shifts around and, only taking half a step back, he moves with the intent of cupping her face between his hands, trying to be as reassuring as possible.]

Hey. No need to be sorry, mh? [Not for that at least, but for everything else? Yes. Why did she hurt Hero? Why did she leave them all? He... Has to bite his own lips, that line of thoughts have to sit to thee side until he's alone again.

How. How doesn't she know where they are? How... does he tell her?]

Mari. It's been four years since we saw each other. Since any of us saw you. Don't you really know why?