But then Abyss had gotten sick and had to stay home, and when he came back, there were no missions for Emerald for weeks.

Abyss: (thinks) Where's Ems? I hope she doesn't think I dumped her...

Then he looks over at Tala. She'd been avoiding him since he came back and had this new scratch on her face that looked like it burned. After the meeting, she pulled him over to have a talk.

Tala: Noticed Emerald isn't here?

Abyss: (nods)

Tala: Well I know why... (cries) And I'm so sorry....

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