Changes

"So that's what happened."

"Do you think my systems will come back soon? I really don't want to tell this to anybody yet since they would most probably just advise me to pick a change for my Stat-hut. But I don't want to change my systems. I only want Mr. Gemini and Lady," Gem said while keeping herself from bursting out of tears again.

"I think they'll be back. Don't worry," Von said and smiled at her for finally knowing that he's not the real reason why Gem was crying in the first place.

"I really miss them. I hope they'll go back to me soon," Gem said and was taken aback when she saw Von offering to her his handkerchief.

"Thanks," she said softly to Von who was just keeping a sympathetic smile for her on the outside but was actually dying and wanting to take a rest now on the inside.

"You know, this is also similar to what happened to my Stat-hut when it was first invaded by the Salamandite's system."