[ Zack is one of those people, but he's not sure he's ready to admit that to Karin now. Not when they're talking over the phone and she's already got so much else on her mind. If he does leave this place, and does so before she does, that would be extra weight on her shoulders. ]

Yeah. Being able to say goodbye, to know it was their choice rather than just this world doing whatever it felt like... that'd help a lot.

[ It doesn't come as much surprise that Styx had pets here. At least Karin has something to remember him by, but Zack knows it wouldn't be the same. ]

Didn't realize you two were so close. What kind of animals?