[Maes nods. In a way it feels like giving up, but honestly what else could he do? It's not like this is something he can fight, per say. Not if it's already happened right? It should be no different than normal life, no one has control of when they die, but of course most people don't have to worry about it after the fact either.]

Most of the time, there's enough going on around here to keep you from thinking about it at least. The hard part is just the little reminders, especially if people who know you show up. That makes it harder.

[He still spends time with them of course, but honestly sometimes it is a little easier hanging out with people in the Circle who don't know he is supposed to be dead. Although at least Riza and Roy have mostly adjusted to his presence to where it isn't always awkward.]