1x1 with CallMeCrys and Maus v. 2

[warlord.]

Len frowned. "I guess I haven't thought about it much..."

[Balsam]

".... I always think about it. Of how lucky I am to have you now.... But with the realization you'll leave for years. Maybe meet someone else in that time. I can't help but to think of it."

[warlord.]

"Why would I meet someone else? We would keep in touch. Wouldn't we?"

[Balsam]

"Len. We could easily keep in touch. But I don't think we'd be able to keep a relationship."

[warlord.]

"I'm sure we can!"

[Balsam]

Rin smiled sadly. "By that time.... I will be concerned with leadership. You will be busy with school and your career. At that point..... Such a relationship is impossible."

[warlord.]

"Rinny..."

[Balsam]

"That's why we should enjoy our time together, and when you leave.... Instead of saying goodbye, we can say see ya later."

[warlord.]

"Right."

[Balsam]

A tear formed in Rin's eye. It fell down her cheek and dropped down onto the couch. A couple more soon followed. "... If all of this just became a lie.... That'd be just fine. But the realization that it is the truth.... Is devastating."