15-08-2026
My family is hosting a lot of people, including, to my suprise Ash. I have not seen him in years. He looks nothing like I expect him to, younger and smaller than in my mind's eye. He is taking my room for the night, and barges past me rudely. His voice is incredibly raspy, and I wonder if it is a result of him swallowing bleach or pills in an attempt to kill himself. I try to talk to him, but he shuns me, muttering that he does not associate with "*** looking women", and an array of other incel talking points. I am saddened to realise I have lost this friendship.