[This is a lot. And she doesn't mind hearing any of it, and listens to each and every word before saying anything. By the time he finishes talking, she really can't help but look like she's been kicked a few times. There's a few tears streaming down her cheeks, and she tries to quickly wipe them away before he can see.
Here she is, feeling sorry for herself and what she's lost tonight. And he's been through so much worse, his losses so great that she can't even begin to imagine what she would do if she was in his shoes.
She can't find the right words to say at first, so she moves from her spot sitting so she can stand before him. And despite her tears, there isn't any pity in her eyes. She doesn't pity him. But her heart aches for him, and she wishes so much she could make this better.
She can't though, and she knows it. He wouldn't allow her to, even if she could. So she does what she can, and what that means is supporting him no matter what. Her hand goes to his cheek, palm pressing gently against him. And she tips his head just enough that he can look up at her. He can see the sadness that she's feeling, but also the admiration there. She respects him for his choices. Protecting the people you love is always something she values others doing.]
Then we'll work to find a way to undo your deal. You and me, we'll find a way to save your soul.
[And with that promise fresh on her lips her hand drops away from his cheek so she can lean down to embrace him in a tight hug.]
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Here she is, feeling sorry for herself and what she's lost tonight. And he's been through so much worse, his losses so great that she can't even begin to imagine what she would do if she was in his shoes.
She can't find the right words to say at first, so she moves from her spot sitting so she can stand before him. And despite her tears, there isn't any pity in her eyes. She doesn't pity him. But her heart aches for him, and she wishes so much she could make this better.
She can't though, and she knows it. He wouldn't allow her to, even if she could. So she does what she can, and what that means is supporting him no matter what. Her hand goes to his cheek, palm pressing gently against him. And she tips his head just enough that he can look up at her. He can see the sadness that she's feeling, but also the admiration there. She respects him for his choices. Protecting the people you love is always something she values others doing.]
Then we'll work to find a way to undo your deal. You and me, we'll find a way to save your soul.
[And with that promise fresh on her lips her hand drops away from his cheek so she can lean down to embrace him in a tight hug.]