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At first, it did nothing. As if it was a distant story from a distant place about a distant stranger. Pieces by pieces, the puzzle came to form, and it hit hard.
Kel didn't consider himself as competent in this genre of situation. It wasn't as if he could just light up the room right now. He feels incompetent. When he knocked at Sunny's door 3 days ago, he wasn't really thinking about the consequences, he was just an instinct reaction. Seeing this dull sign announcing, as it was the new pizza that just came up on the menu, the departure of his dearest childhood friend just triggered this reaction. Everything that ensued wasn't under his reach. He just takes everything day by day, by being there, by Sunny's side. Being there before he couldn't ever be. There wasn't any more to tell, he just wanted to be with his friend one last time.
As back then, he feels useless to everyone, he feels in the way of something he just couldn't help. Mari's death has been difficult for him, of course, but what truly hurt him, was that the Mari he knew, never wanted to see everyone so broken. He just felt as if it was his duty to be happy for everyone, to smile, to be able to live his everyday life, to show to his friends, his brother, Mari's true wish, to see everyone happy.
Yet, he may not be of any help right now, not be the one the most in pain, still, he could perceive something in everyone. Hope to move on. As if a terribly long night has finally ended and another day has begun. With this feeling of closure and after Aubrey's voice reaches his ear. He just went straight to Sunny's side and lent his shoulder to cry on.