[ she's frozen under that for a long moment, her focus all inward-- why would silfda do this, why would she love something like her why her-- until she notices the touch, and the wetness, on her cheeks. she seems to snap out of it, a bit, and hastily pulls her hands back, pressing her sleeves to her eyes. ]
[ they brush the side of her face with their fingers, humming softly to themself. ]
I seem to recall telling you the same about myself. But, well, here we are. And so long as that's the case, I won't ask anything more from you than what you're willing and able to provide.
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beautifulend) wrote2026-09-03 08:03 pm
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You.
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[ sort of-- chokes on her own voice, for a second,
and, unbidden, her eyes start to well up. ]
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Sorry-- I'm sorry, I--
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I-I don't know if I can-- if I'm able to--
[ a pause. and a deep breath. ]
I-I didn't... do anything to deserve this. I don't deserve this.
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I seem to recall telling you the same about myself. But, well, here we are. And so long as that's the case, I won't ask anything more from you than what you're willing and able to provide.
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You deserve-- better. Than me.
[ a pause, though, and a little shakier: ]
... thank you.
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Thank you.
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I'll be more careful in the future. Or I will do my best, at least.