[Pardon Dust's momentary pause. Maria saying she hopes she won't have to deal with people disappearing or forgetting is -- just not something he can immediately respond to. There's a lot he has to swallow down, and he needs to steady himself so he can answer without his voice wavering.]
It's... something you get used to. I hope you avoid it too, but it's a fact of life here.
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It's... something you get used to. I hope you avoid it too, but it's a fact of life here.