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"We're pretty much just a bunch of kids thrown into the world just to have it shit all over us, huh?" Dem chuckles darkly, then pats Ptelea's head. "I better not hear you repeat that."
Ptelea giggles and hugs Dem softly, giving Reina a sad smile.
"My brother ran away from home about...5 years ago now. I was stuck at home for awhile, and just last year, my parents got in a horrible car wreck and died. I ran away from home to find my brother, but I got...attacked, and my arm's now pretty much useless." Dem lifts it to emphasize. "I've been at this hospital for 8 months now, the doctors trying everything to get feeling and function back but nothing works." He shrugs. "At least you two are free to go off and go on your own adventures. I won't be able to do that for a long time."
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Reina frowns as Dem explained his situation. "Well, you got that right. The world can be rough..." She trails off, thinking of all the events she had been through. "Who attacked you? You don't have to answer, but. And I just... I want it to be better. For all of us. Especially Pterea here," She motions to the young girl sitting on the bed with Dem. "You both deserve more than this."