48 Chapter 48: Replaced (1/2)

”I don't know whether I should be sad or happy,” Prophecy commented.

”Be happy! You don't have to do any work,” Air advised.

”Easy for you to say. Not like you were replaced,” Raf said, greatly disspirited.

Nodding, Games added, ”You don't understand our suffering at all. Sob, Sob.” Cuddled up in the corner of the couch, he looked to be on the verge of tears.

Looking at the refreshments placed on the table, Air poured himself a cup of tea. 'Accidentally' dropping the ceramic cup, he waited for Raf to reprimand him for his clumsiness. Instead, all he got was a deep sigh.

”The cup is like my soul: empty and broken.”

Leaning against the window, Atiri added, ”Scattered in the wind, never to be found.”

It must have been Games' turn next because he said, ”Lost and alone, living in misery and suffering. Sob. Sob.”

The three collectively sighed at their misfortune.

Air was not sure what to make of this. It was as if they had planned everything out beforehand and were just waiting for him to drop the cup.

Coming up with another idea, he went over to the couch and took a seat next to Games. Poking his cheek, he asked softly, ”Want to destroy some avocado trees?”

”Don't feel like it. Sob. Sob.” He sounded miserable. Patting his head, Air tried to comfort him.

He felt helpless. No matter what he tried his friends would not cheer up. Usually, they were the most optimistic ones in their little circle, but look at how dull they were now. His heart ached for them.