PhoenixPhyreFeather

---'Just Be': Part 18---Back at headquarters, you encountered Marco alone, standing outside in the open air on the second-floor parapet.  As always, he greeted you with a cheerful smile on those pleasant, mild features of his.  This time though, you sensed a hint of sadness on his face.You knew the reason why.  It was strange.  He had been your dear friend since the beginning.  You had always relied on him, and recent events had only served to draw the two of you closer together.  It seemed a twist of cruel irony that you and Marco would see less of each other in the coming days.  Because of that, you felt a little awkward and more shy app...