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[omnicrafter]

"In your darkest hour, in the blackest night... think of me, and I will be with you. Always. For where else could I go? Who else could I love but you?"

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[omnicrafter]

Perhaps it would be easier to understand if I put it this way: I had fun with it because I like you a lot.

And, well... we could rewrite it anew, just... as a suggestion. But I won't pressure you into it. I already feel like I've traumatized you enough.

[crystaltower]

[As he reads over the message, he groans slightly - that was not quite the intention of his message, but the answer fits only too well. To create a happier memory to mask the terrible one...

...and it would probably help Irhya as well. He can’t have her feeling guilty for it.]

You have not. It was my nightmare, a creation of my mind, and I will hear no more unwarranted apologies from you.

Your actions were not unwelcome then, and they shall not be unwelcome in future. I only ask that there be no looming shades of doubt and anxiety present, for they distract me from what is truly important.

[Would he have been able to say that out loud? Probably not. Did it take him several attempts to compose that statement and several awkward seconds of hesitating over the send button? Absolutely.]

[omnicrafter]

"In the future"... so you mean...?

You're sure? I won't be barking up the wrong tree if I offer?