a small apparition poofed besides you, a child it seemed. they had dark brown hair that blended well with their inky eyes. they wore a green sweater with a single yellow stripe in the middle with khaki shorts. they peered around for a second, a spark of light in their dim eyes as they gazed at the familiar sight of their former abode. the second you met their line of sight, that hopeful glimmer disappeared, replaced with the usual dead looking eyes.

“oh. hello.” they gave no introduction, and no interest in you. they seemed almost offended by your appearance. “so you’ve gotten this far already? great. that’s awesome, but it really isn’t a milestone. hope you’ve made the right decisions.”