[After Irhya had asked him to rebond with her at the masquerade, he had, as promised, thought about it. And while potential downsides existed, no more had come to mind as he considered it, nothing that had struck him as being particularly unwise.
Of course, it could still end terribly, they could resume causing the other pain as they had in the past. Even with Emet-Selch's understanding of things somewhat improved, along with an acceptance of his death and a recognition of the younger races' place on their star- well, he still wasn't the easiest person to get along with. He'd always bickered with Azem, and he'd likely continue to bicker with Irhya... but wasn't it worth another chance?]
I've thought about it.
Assuming you haven't lost either your nerve or your interest, I believe I would accept another Bond with you.
Anything sappy would be kind of useless at this point, huh?
Well... whenever you have trouble looking on the bright side, I'll be there to sit in the dark with you. That much, I can promise. My life is just an echo in the cosmic hallway, I know, and I'm sure some days will be harder than others, but I hope now we can both see each other more clearly than before.
So long as it comes from a point of honesty, you may be as sentimental as you care to.
As for myself... Then I will welcome your company in the dark. Even now, 'tis the place I favor most of all, and I doubt that shall ever change for me. But with your encouragement, who knows- perhaps I might be tempted to see the sun now and again.
Even if your life is but an echo of what it had once been... it has its worth all the same. You, at least, are alive to me.
[Apparently, she didn't expect that, because a response takes a moment.]
That means a lot to me. Thank you. It's fortunate, then, that I don't fear the dark.
And, well, if you do come out and see the sun from time to time, I shall be sure the day is warm and bright. Azem's seat was of the sun, after all, was it not?
It's a little sappy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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omnicrafter) wrote2019-08-02 03:20 am
~lateish november
Of course, it could still end terribly, they could resume causing the other pain as they had in the past. Even with Emet-Selch's understanding of things somewhat improved, along with an acceptance of his death and a recognition of the younger races' place on their star- well, he still wasn't the easiest person to get along with. He'd always bickered with Azem, and he'd likely continue to bicker with Irhya... but wasn't it worth another chance?]
I've thought about it.
Assuming you haven't lost either your nerve or your interest, I believe I would accept another Bond with you.
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Kind of feels like two ex-lovers getting back together, huh? So do you wanna write vows again?
[One can imagine the teasing tone with which she would ask that aloud, because it's totally intentional.]
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We are at that stage in our tempestuous dynamic, aren't we? Each of us believing that this time will be the one where it won't end in ruin.
Is there anything you'd care to pledge to me, then? I'm all ears.
[Or eyes, as he's reading this.]
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Well... whenever you have trouble looking on the bright side, I'll be there to sit in the dark with you. That much, I can promise. My life is just an echo in the cosmic hallway, I know, and I'm sure some days will be harder than others, but I hope now we can both see each other more clearly than before.
Have you anything else to add? (・∀・)
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As for myself... Then I will welcome your company in the dark. Even now, 'tis the place I favor most of all, and I doubt that shall ever change for me. But with your encouragement, who knows- perhaps I might be tempted to see the sun now and again.
Even if your life is but an echo of what it had once been... it has its worth all the same. You, at least, are alive to me.
Will that suffice?
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[Apparently, she didn't expect that, because a response takes a moment.]
That means a lot to me. Thank you. It's fortunate, then, that I don't fear the dark.
And, well, if you do come out and see the sun from time to time, I shall be sure the day is warm and bright. Azem's seat was of the sun, after all, was it not?
It's a little sappy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.