"Can we get out now?" he asks as he holds onto your sleeve. He sounds sad.

 

Why shouldn't he be?

 

Because of the candy you bought, he just realized he's not supposed to be here.

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He's not part of this world anymore.

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Of you anymore.

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You try to carry on with the rest of the carnival, keeping that bit of hope within you.

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You take him out of the carnival, away from the sweet smells and colorful lights.