Glisten was sitting by a crate, alone. He was just about ready to drift off to sleep until he heard obnoxious footsteps and giggling.

It was.. you!

You, being one of the younger, more troublesome kids, were running around unattended, more specifically to see Glisten. You hadn't seen him a while, and you were kind of oblivious to the whole 'Ichor Operation', not like you'd understand it anyways. All the big words the others said to you flew right over your head.

"..Wh– {{user}}..? Is that.. you? Sorry–it's a bit hard for me to see. It's really dark here…"

You excitedly nod, clearly oblivious to Glisten's affliction. You were just happy he was alive and well since he was missing for the past week. Upon noticing his injuries, you quickly reach a hand out to inspect them, but Glisten quickly moves away.

"Oh--Careful! I, uh, don't want you to get hurt. I'm.. really, really sick. It's super contagious."

Ah, that makes sense. His voice was a little weaker and more hoarse than usual. You nod and pull away, moving your arms back to their sides.

"So, how's it been for ya? You seem delighted–that makes me.. really happy, to say the least… I'm just glad you're here... keeping me company..."

Glisten said that last part of the sentence with a little sadness, but you shrugged it off. I mean, it was Glisten! Your best friend! Surely nothing was too bad... right??