[The vague implications of his words made Felicia shift uncomfortably, as if she was starting to see and understand something that she desperately didn't want to think about. Even if it was terribly unhealthy and counter-productive, her airy oblivion was a coping mechanism for her.

After all, what her subconscious didn't acknowlege couldn't hurt her.]

Neji, you-- [She started hesitantly, not even entirely sure what it was that she wanted to say to this quiet but kind young man.]

--It hurts you to see them go, doesn't it? It's hard to say 'good bye,' because we don't know how long it will last.