I guess at least that’s something. I’ve seen how fucking disturbed and violent kids can be, I don’t cut her slack just because she’s been like this since she was a baby.

[ She’s also seen how adults have manipulated violent kids, but that part seems to matter less to her when it’s her friends dying. ]

You did? [ Chloe can’t actually stop herself from sounding slightly hopeful; Max hasn’t done photography much at all in the two years they’d had together. It was hard to see when she’d known she loved it so much and knowing she could do it again, even if it meant her memories being stolen...

She sighs. ]

I missed her photos. I hope if she does get them back, her memories don’t take that from her again.

[ She shakes her head, rubbing at her face. ]

I don’t know. Nothing feels real anymore.