Today, I learned that two long-time friends, one of which was the reason I ever picked up Final Fantasy XIV in the first place, are dead. Thankfully, one of our group had been texting one of their phones through a long, harrowing silence (they were a couple) and finally our FC founder's mother responded and called the person who'd been texting. We found out today--tonight, actually, they've both been gone since the 5th of September.
Needless to say this was a huge blow.
These friends, who I actually met online outside the game, are the reason why I am part of this community today. Through them, I've met so many other players who've become friends; that have enriched my life. And while they had been on a bit of hiatus towards the end, their legacy lives on in the connections they helped forge, spanning at least two Datacenters and across many servers--some, I'm sure we'll never know.
I know no one wants depressing reality (especially now, during these times) but I have to leave this here for them. My heart is heavy, and my soul aches. Farewell, loves. May we meet again on the next grand adventure.
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Needless to say this was a huge blow.
These friends, who I actually met online outside the game, are the reason why I am part of this community today. Through them, I've met so many other players who've become friends; that have enriched my life. And while they had been on a bit of hiatus towards the end, their legacy lives on in the connections they helped forge, spanning at least two Datacenters and across many servers--some, I'm sure we'll never know.
I know no one wants depressing reality (especially now, during these times) but I have to leave this here for them. My heart is heavy, and my soul aches. Farewell, loves. May we meet again on the next grand adventure.
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