for Rat

[silenttrainbaby]

It isn't as if Grey has found a sense of peace in the two days since he's seen Rat. He hasn't found the solution, an answer to his existential crisis. But he remembers where Rat lives. And, carrying the cat once again, he finds his way to the building and to the door and he taps his fingers against it. There were flowers on the side of the walk as he'd come here and he plucked them and they are already starting to wilt, even as the cat tries to eat them. Silly cat.

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[silenttrainbaby]

It feels strange to leave. Like Grey has been here for ages and ages and the world outside has moved on.

He raises his hand to touch Rat's face, but lets it fall before he does. Instead, he waves, fingers wiggling a little.

[plaguedrat]

He wonders at the disappointment he feels when he isn't touched, but also finds himself smiling.

"See you soon."

[silenttrainbaby]

Silently, Grey turns to go, walking down the hall. Before he exits the building, he turns back once more.

Then he's gone.