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[personal profile] discernments 2020-10-08 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ His wish is sweet, but the likelihood that she'd be here without those expectations, without the myriad of belief and faith heaped upon her is close to nil.

She has accepted what others believed her to be whether or not she agreed. Even if everyone betrays her in this, the only one she doesn't want to betray her is herself. ]


I am here to help people, first and foremost. However that manifests, I am willing to take it on, and I am happy you were willing to share with me.

[ He lifted a veil shrouding himself, and how meaningful that is isn't lost on her.

She shifts, moving to rise to her feet. ]


I am thankful for what we both shared, but I should look into the morale of the others.

[ She smiles her appreciation. As much as she'd like to stay and take comfort in his company, in the comfort that someone like him exists, it feels a little too selfish, a little too indulgent.

She can't allow for any more. ]