[the way she says this makes her expression twitch, something in her ache. she leans, just a bit, to make it easier for camille to do this, her tail flicking almost anxiously.]
I'm not quitting. [she says, finally, swallowing a little hard.] I just know what my options are.
[she bites her lip, briefly.]
I don't want to leave anybody. I just can't pretend there will be some perfect solution that I can live with.
[a pause, and she gives her a little smile. very carefully, she leans forward and presses a kiss to camille's temple, easy and friendly.]
Thanks. You're right, actually, look at us. First time we met you asked me if I was even real, and now you're telling me to not give up on hope. Something magical, that is.
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[Is that even the right word?]
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[she says, firmly.]
... But if the only options are go back to the Hells, sacrifice another person, or die? I will.
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You'll break their hearts. You'll hit the end and you'll know it wasn't enough time.
Don't quit now.
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I'm not quitting. [she says, finally, swallowing a little hard.] I just know what my options are.
[she bites her lip, briefly.]
I don't want to leave anybody. I just can't pretend there will be some perfect solution that I can live with.
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Just don't give up on options. You don't know what you don't know. [Camille smiles. Brittle.] I sure didn't. Look at us standing here now.
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Thanks. You're right, actually, look at us. First time we met you asked me if I was even real, and now you're telling me to not give up on hope. Something magical, that is.