who is saved ╱ who is damned ﹖

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… somehow i’m compelled to oblige, sure. just this once. [ he offers her a slice of bread … from the purse. it’s not even his. ] here you go, kid. * 💧

the male ponders and basks in his aimless existence. what is he even doing here. * 🌀

alright … [ there’s a brief silence. he clears his throat, preventing any tension from building up. ] though, young lady, if you must excuse me, i have to … wait. are you with anyone? [ his gaze surveying their surroundings. ]

you’re in college. [ … ] you’re in … college?

he’s in college …

no, i just never thought i’d live to see the day. [ he didn’t, but let’s pretend. ] seems like i’ve underestimated you a great deal, huh?

[ his eyes brimming with tears. expression remains deadpan. ]

you don’t know where he’s … ? [ brows knit together, thinking to himself, ‘unbelievable …’ as he further scans the environment for any signs of a parent, guardian, whatever. sighing out. ] does “he” always do this?