Yes. It... last week, when Mathis, Lavi, Miss Ashlyn and I were sent off to Hell, we were there to rescue a young woman named Hope. She'd clearly... been through something quite terrible while she was there. But she said to us that hope itself couldn't survive in the house, and told us to hold onto it to, even if it was dangerous. And... she told us that, too, that it's what kills you, and what keeps you alive.
[ in between yelling things like having rats burst out of your chest and your skin peeled and stuff. we stan hope ]
I thought... well. As the Flameguard, it is my duty to hold onto hope, and be the light for the people who seek it in times of great trouble. So... I think she was right. Having hope can be heartbreaking, sometimes, but... that makes it even more important that we have it. I'll choose it every time.
he immediately turns his hand up to wrap his around hers, holding it tightly, and ducking his head to... i'd say meet her gaze but. shadows. the intention is there, though. ]
You won't have to walk that path alone. [ genuine and heartfelt. ] I promise.
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Is that something you heard before? It does sound... apt.
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[ in between yelling things like having rats burst out of your chest and your skin peeled and stuff. we stan hope ]
I thought... well. As the Flameguard, it is my duty to hold onto hope, and be the light for the people who seek it in times of great trouble. So... I think she was right. Having hope can be heartbreaking, sometimes, but... that makes it even more important that we have it. I'll choose it every time.
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I will, too.
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he immediately turns his hand up to wrap his around hers, holding it tightly, and ducking his head to... i'd say meet her gaze but. shadows. the intention is there, though. ]
You won't have to walk that path alone. [ genuine and heartfelt. ] I promise.