Wandering through a heavy fog was Rachael, looking around helplessly for something or rather someone.
"Alastair?" She called out.
"Alastair, where are you...?" She whimpered.
Suddenly, from the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of something familiar.
Her eyes twinkled.
"Alastair!" She cried out in relief, quickly rushing over to the man and embracing him.
The man stood with his back towards the girl, remaining completely still and silent.
"Alastair...?" She cocked her head in confusion.
As she reached for his hand, Alastair quickly pulled it away.
Rachael's eyes widened.
"Say, Alastair, we can go home now, yes...?" She whispered.
The man's shoulders began bobbing up and down as he suddenly burst out laughing.
"We?" He sneered.
"What do you mean can we go home?" He questioned.
Rachael's heart dropped.
"B-but, Alastair,"
"Don't you get it, Rachael?" He
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