Everyone dug in. Dai not hesitating grabbed one but chewed slowly wincing as her jaw seemed to be causing her some pain. Luna was eating at a fantastic rate, watching Sam and Andre who without any thought to their surroundings were scarfing ribs.
"Guys it doesn't hurt to eat vegetables you know...." Juna said thoughtfully watching the racks of ribs disappear at an alarming rate. Laughing. Friendly conversation ensued as a few hands grabbed some corn
Dai seemed quiet, finishing and quietly getting up to leave.
Noticing Juna came up to her and whispered "leaving so fast?"
"I only said I was dropping in to visit. I have to go..."
Seeing her move so painfully to the door, Juna followed. "At least let me help you or walk with you for a bit...please."
Dai nodded and together they walked out into the woods.
Walking silently they came to the edge where Juna felt this is where Dai wanted to go ahead alone.
Hugging her quickly, "I won't say goodbye Dai. I'll make ribs every night if it means seeing you...please don't forget me."
Dai turned thoughtfully," You're my sister. I could never forget you...and I hope to never say good bye. If I do I know I'll never see you again. I don't want you to be one of those people."
"It was just sentimental words, I'm not good with those....its just I will miss you and well.." Thinks of how everyone got a letter but her...Juna stares out into the night.
"I did send you one. I was hoping you would get it...I will be back just don't know when."
" I know. That's why I will never say good bye to you Dai."
Turning to look at Juna one more time Dai stares out into the darkness before vanishing.
Juna sighs reaching out hoping to feel her presence lingering before sitting on a rock and just staring into the darkness.
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