[Try though he might, he can still feel the surge of regret through their connection. It only causes his guilt to multiply. Quick though he is to shake his head, he knows the damage is done.]
You have said what you felt necessary. Your kindness, undeserving though I may be, is appreciated. [A pause.] Please... do keep it open. I should like to know if you are ever in need of assistance.
[Maybe he is selfish, asking such of her. But he does not linger long enough to know if it is the truth or not.]
I will. And- I work at the clinic, and stay at the gingerbread house! You can find me there!
( and then he's gone.
...
marble harumphs and curls up on her since she's on the floor, head in her lap and the firelight flickers. she idly pets the large cat while vernal whines softly before she looks to her staff.
to her soul jam.
it stays attached to the staff through magic and will, so when she gently reaches for it, it comes to her hands easily. the door stays open, as he asked- as she wanted, too. maybe...
she holds the gem close to her chest, like an embrace.
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Date: 2025-11-20 02:30 am (UTC)You have said what you felt necessary. Your kindness, undeserving though I may be, is appreciated. [A pause.] Please... do keep it open. I should like to know if you are ever in need of assistance.
[Maybe he is selfish, asking such of her. But he does not linger long enough to know if it is the truth or not.]
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Date: 2025-11-20 02:34 am (UTC)( and then he's gone.
...
marble harumphs and curls up on her since she's on the floor, head in her lap and the firelight flickers. she idly pets the large cat while vernal whines softly before she looks to her staff.
to her soul jam.
it stays attached to the staff through magic and will, so when she gently reaches for it, it comes to her hands easily. the door stays open, as he asked- as she wanted, too. maybe...
she holds the gem close to her chest, like an embrace.
maybe he will feel it, too. )