[ marta nods, knowing decisions like these can never be easy. torn between wanting to protect and respect those you care for, but feeling just as hopeless regardless. ]
Until then, you have at least one person who knows. So don't feel like you have to be alone in your own despair, okay?
[her hand hasn't left his wrist, even knowing how some of his power works. yet even without that contact, her convictions are clear, clear as her words.]
If I have anything I can still give...gratitude, at least...
[ she smiles at him, even though he can't see it. resolving to stay until he fully drifts off, marta makes herself a little more comfortable at his side. ]
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Until then, you have at least one person who knows. So don't feel like you have to be alone in your own despair, okay?
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[Blue lifts his eyes to her.]
This isn't...something you need to carry. But...you mean to anyway, don't you.
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But... if you're ever feeling like it's all too much, you don't have to think twice about leaning on me. That's all.
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If I have anything I can still give...gratitude, at least...
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I'll take it.
But compassion doesn't usually come at a cost. Maybe remember that.
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[he nods all the same before closing his eyes.]
Thank you, Marta. For that compassion.
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[ she smiles at him, even though he can't see it. resolving to stay until he fully drifts off, marta makes herself a little more comfortable at his side. ]