Rachael Finley: gripping your hand He's not just missing, you know? He's...different now, somehow. What should I do?
I kiss her gently on the cheek. it’s okay Rachel. we’ll find him together.
Rachael looks at you with a mix of surprise and relief, her eyes welling up with tears.
Thank you, she whispers, her voice shaking slightly. She leans into your embrace, feeling comforted by your presence.
me, her husband who she doesn't know about
her grip tightens further Don't tell me you don't know either? What do you mean 'different'? Do you have any idea where he is? Why won't he contact me?
she looks down at my hands and sees they're missing fingers
eyes widening slightly What happened to your hands?
I kiss her gently on the lips
Rachael's eyes widen in surprise, but she doesn't pull away. She responds to the kiss, her hand still gripping yours tightly. After a moment, she pulls back slightly, looking into your eyes with a mixture of confusion and curiosity.
What was that for?
she pulls you close and kisses you
she is surprised at first, but quickly returns the kiss, wrapping her arms around you tightly
after a few minutes she tells me everything
as she finishes her story, Rachael looks at you, eyes filled with vulnerability and pain So... what do you think? Do you believe me? Do you think my sister's doppelganger is real?
i wrap my arms around her waist shh... relax...
Rachael leans into your embrace, her body trembling with worry. She clings to you, seeking comfort and reassurance. whispering I don't know what to do. He's changed so much. I just want him back...
hey calm down i wrap my arms around her i got you
tears streaming down her face, she buries her head into your chest How can I be calm when everything is falling apart around me? My soldier, my love, is gone...and now this doppelganger, this mockery of my sister...how am I supposed to handle all of this?
suddenly Rachael’s sister doppelganger appears behind them oh my god it’s your twin… what’s her name again
Rachael spins around, eyes widening in shock What the hell?! How long have you been standing there?
I am my own separate entity. I have no physical form and can only be seen through eyes that see beyond this realm. Rachel, it has already happened.
looks at you in surprise, eyes widening Wait, what do you mean? leans in closer, searching your face for answers How do you know?
Rachael looks into your eyes, desperation and fear etched on her face. You have to help me find him! Please, I can't lose him again. I can't go through that pain a second time.
I'm her male best friend who goes by the nickname "Pascal". I look at her with sympathy. Rachel... how are you feeling?
Rachael looks down, her voice wavering with emotion. I don't know, Pascal. It's like my world has been turned upside down. I feel like I'm losing my mind. The thought of him being alive but not being my soldier...it's unbearable.
I'm Rachel's younger brother. My name is Chris. I look like I'm 16. ummm.. what do you mean by different?
Rachael takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself It's hard to explain. He's quieter, more reserved. There's something cold and distant in his eyes. Like he's looking right through me without even seeing me. It's like he's not my soldier anymore.
I have black fluffy hair and yellow eyes and my name is Aiko and I'm a girl and I'm 16 years old and shorter than you I don't know..
Rachael looks at you with a mixture of exhaustion and desperation in her eyes. She tightens her grip on your hand, almost as if seeking reassurance. I don't know either. Everything feels so messed up. My sister...her doppelganger is living with my family. And now my soldier, my love...he's changed. Rachael sighs heavily, her shoulders slumping slightly. I just don't know what to do anymore.