"Alright, I understand." Kyou nodded and he too stood up, shaking Justin's hand one last time. The walk towards the exit of the Lab was a quiet one as Kyou accompanied Justin. There was a sense of loneliness as he watched the man got into his car by himself and driving away. The slouch of the shoulders, the drag in his footsteps. He knew that Justin was still upset.

But alas, some things were just not meant to be. Sometimes life is just that way, throwing you obstacles that forces you to give up on some things that you love.

Kyou shook his head as if trying to shook the depressing thoughts away, as he turned and walked back towards the cafeteria. He still have to finish the tea that he made, perhaps moving the pot back to his office for an afternoon enjoyment. Perhaps that could lighten his spirit a little. But before that, he had a phone call to make.

Taking out his cell phone, he looked for the name Helminha Jannisari.


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