Later that evening, Damian caught Sora as he was getting ready to leave the party.
Damian: “Hey man, don’t leave your bestie without saying goodbye!”
Sora: “Of course not, I was coming to find you! You were just the fastest.”
Damian (laughing): “Hahaaa, I won’t be the fastest on the slopes though. I’m jealous, man... Professional snowboarder!”
Sora (smiling): “Yup, can’t wait!”
Damian (frowning): “So, eh... Did you talk to my sister?”
Sora (sighing): “Yeah, I did... Look, man... I think you were wrong... She took it all very easily... I don’t think she sees me like that, you know... I don’t think she’s even gonna notice I’m gone...”
Damian (surprised): “Aww, man, really? I was so sure, like she never looks at me when we’re talking about you... I had this vibe... I really thought she was into you.”
Sora (shrugging): “Nope, I guess she thinks I’m just her Lil’ Bro’s bestie, that’s all... I... I suppose it’s a good thing I’m leaving...”
Damian: “Hey man, I’m sorry, I really am... Good looking and nice guy like you, she’s missing out, you know! Anyway, have you said goodbye?”
Sora (shaking his head in defeat): “Nah, can’t find her... Maybe it’s better... It’s easier anyway... Tell her I said goodbye, will you?”
Damian: “She’s probably fled the club, too many sims... I’m surprised she stayed as long as she did. Take care, man, I’ll miss my snow bro!”
While Damian hugged Sora, Jade was indeed no longer in the nightclub. Right after her chat with Sora, she’d felt so overwhelmed, that she straight up walked out of the club and didn’t stop walking until she found herself in a small park right in the centre of Del Sol Valley (she didn’t have to walk far though). The park was deserted at that hour, but she found little comfort in solitude this time. She sighed, fighting the tears that were stinging in her eyes. Then she sank to ground to lay on her back. Stargazing always soothed her mind, and she felt how her heartbeat slowed down, while she let her tears flow freely.
