mygod | pc catchall | marina

[flameguard]

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[engraven]

I think we can both ask the question. That's fine.

[ she just keeps holding on very tightly. ]

I'm alright. It was just a memory, after all. Can't hurt me now, haha.

[flameguard]

It is. [ it is just a memory. it is just the past. he reaches out his other hand to cover theirs with his, and squeezes, too, comforting and steady. ]

And through everything, you're here now. Right? As you.

[engraven]

As myself.

[ squeezing his own hands, she gives a soft nod, just reaching up to gently ruffle his hair. ]

And you are yourself just as well. All of that... it's not something anyone should have to endure... but it's always like that, isn't it, the way our mettle is tested.