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They stood in the empty twilight. The glimmering lights swayed around them, dancing to some secret tune. It filled the void the two girls occupied. “Why...?” Alice’s voice echoed into the nothingness. “It was better than anything else I could have done,” Lain’s voice echoed back. “You mean, essentially killing yourself on behalf of the world...?” Lain stared back at her, her amber eyes piercing. “Yes.” Silent tears welled up in Alice’s eyes. Lain watched them, slightly bewildered at such emotion from the other girl. “Why do you remember me?” “Because I care about you.