Dia picked up the pace, her expression turning soft.

The chill permanently around her hit Zeke before she did. Kneeling down, she wrapped her arms around him from behind, laying her forehead down on his neck.

"Please don't cry," she said in a soft voice. "I'm not mad, so you shouldn't be sad. You're my friend, so I need to make it okay."

She closed her eyes. "I need everything to be back to the regular structure. I need you to be happy. Please?" Dia pleaded.

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