Tag Number #67.

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https://spacehey.com/kristopher419

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— /leave voicemail on telephone

" Hello Tag! How have you been these days? "

" It's ECL1PSE! "

" Junkbot and the others were pretty worried. "

...

" We all miss you and we hope you'll come back... soon? "

" If you're going through something or you're busy.. "

" It's okay to ask for help because we will help you overcome it ! "

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" I hope you're doing okay. "

— /end voicemail

No response is given from the reciever. Only a few crackles, then complete silence.

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--everything hurts..

--i dont wanna die...

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Hii!! I didn't heard about you for a few days..

Are u doing alright?? <=C

We can play later if u want =D

--oh! sure. id love that :D

--do you have any ideas on what to play? its. hard for me to travel all the time, nearly anywhere, besides apricate without genuine effort. but ill try. :)

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"Hey- Are you okay??? I'm sorry you had to see all that."

Sound

--im fine! im pretty happier myself. :) its been going pretty decently for me as of late which im glad it has.

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"I wanted to test out a theory. Since all of the food you've had access to was plastic- I was wondering if its possible the taste might be a result of all the food around here being well- from Roblox."

Sound Tossed Tag an apple. "Here, this is from the real world. I can't promise it'll be any different... but its worth a try."

Sound

(Oh my god, how have I not seen these asks. I heavily apologize!)

--oh- i.. i didn't- know you could.. do that..

Tag looks at the food in disbelief, possibly wondering how something from real life could infilitrate the digital space. He takes a small, reluctant bite of it.

--..woah. i could- i can taste that.. why- why can i.. taste that.. what the.

He looks confused.

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--was there nothing i could do?

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--night

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"Bother you? You aren't bothering us."

Sound

Helios briefly glances at Sound.

He shifts his gaze.

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--i hope youre doing okay.

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Do you have any stories from when you played Roblox?

--there was a previous time where i made a small hotel game. roleplay genres w ere a hit in roblox genres so i wanted to cash in on the fun.

--i dont remember specifically but i hosted an event where players could work in the hotel for 30 robux. it was exciting. :)

--it only ever got 5 people invited though. i cant really blame them, i was a little annoying haha!

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Heyaa!! =D

--h ello.. :)

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He hugged him back.

"I'm a hugger. and No Problem, anytime. :)"

Sound

--:D.

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He scratched the back of his head, trying to find his words. "I Know, you didn't really have... that many stable adult figures in your life- but it's... not your job to comfort or care for people when it comes to the big stuff like that. You can support them- but its not your job or duty. You were hurting... just as bad as they were. In the end, the ones who should've comforted you were the adults in your lives, yet all of you have had... pretty crummy luck with that." "I know... it feels like its your fault. That you could've done more for them. But you really, really tried to. You tried so hard to. It isn't your fault. You had your own battles you were fighting, and theres no way anybody could've reasonably asked for you to take on the weight of three other kids- and the remaining adults in your life on top of that." "I've seen the games. I've seen the parts of you that aren't perfect. But I don't think your evil... or a bad person. I just think you've been given a really horrible hand by life, and your trying to make the most of it."

"...Whatever the state your in, your still here. You can still feel- you can still think, and you can still be. As long as you still stand, theres hope for things to get better. I believe in you, I really do." "Your really strong. I hope you know that. Most people.... Would've given up in your shoes. Whatever you decide to do moving forward, i'm sure it'll be great. Maybe... you can still build something to inspire people, even if its in a different way than you originally envisioned."

Tag slightly fumbles when he attempts to embrace Sound.

--sorry if you.. dont like hugs. im not normally like this, haha.

--but thanks, man.. thanks a lot. i mean it.

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"Hey. It isn't your fault. You were- and still are just a kid. You all were. This whole thing is just... messy." "I don't blame you for not believing in them. When someone is the only ray of sunshine in your life, you tend to kind of lean on them. From what I know, your other friends waren't always the most... understanding. You didn't have anything else to work with. Why believe them over the only person who seemed to give a shit about you?" "Granted, they were kids too... but they treated you... really rough. In the end, you were making the only call you had with the information you had. It isn't your fault at all." "I can actually... really relate to that. Its easy for things to just- sort of spiral out of control. Having to play creator is a whole lot of work." he laughed to himself, although it appeared to be a bit half-hearted. He gave Tag a moment to process his words, before carrying on. "...It was something... about a game you were going to release?"

You could nearly make out an expression to be one of ... disbelief? You could clearly tell he was anxious, awkwardly fidgeting and murmering.

--this is... not gonna make sense, haha... i hope its understandable.

--apricate was supposed to be a simple game like all the others. i felt excited, knowing i could finally make what ive been putting my whole heart and soul into. that i could.. inspire people, as idiotic it might sound.

--then the school incident happened. leo got upset- i dont blame him.. i barely had the energy to comfort them both and i admit its my fault.

but knowing he tried involving helios struck a huge nerve inside me.

--he was my friend. my bestest friend. leo never cared except for HELIOS and suddenly he did NOW..?

--i hated myself. i despised myself for being a worser friend than i already was, so i had to scrap everything i had made to replace it. my thoughts, my entire life and mistakes-

He stopped himself mid-sentence.

--i dont know if im dead or not. my home looks similiar to my old games so i assume the first guess is.. right.. nevermind- its. oh my god.

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--its not my fault.

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Sometimes the past is what comes to nip us the most. you aren't bothering me or anything, I promise. I came to you with this question. Besides, I want to help and understand to the best of my ability. Of course, I can't like... force you to tell me anything. But if you want to, i'd be really happy to know more. I want to understand, I really do. - Sound

Tag stays silent for a while before gaining the courage to speak. He looks scaredly hesitant.

--apricate changed... it wasnt supposed to be as bleak but when the news came, i was convinced by l e.O to-

--i.. i dont know. my mind isnt.. wor king...

--helios isnt himself. hes.. different. all of them were upset at me for believing his words but i swear, i was only misinformed.

--i wouldve sided with the right person if i werent this gullible before.. its not my fault..

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Hey Tag, sorry if this trudges up any bad memories- but I ended up digging up this old email. Do you know what they might've been talking about by a game?

Sound

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--i dont know if-

--th at s not.. thats not y our problem, sound..

--ive already b othered all of you t oo much. i am not making the same mistake.

--its nothing to worry ab out. :D i promise. besi des! it even says 2016 hahaha, thats old new s!..