[ The "yes" that comes immediately is almost frightening.
It goes against his plans and schemes for their world if he lets anything happen to Heather. But the cold fear grips his chest - even after days of stewing and mulling over how he died on the train. He still feels that sharp anxiety and fear of a violent end.
His hands shake at the idea, but --
-- the fear of a similar end can't get in the way of what he needs to do. Heather, as far as he's aware and concerned, has yet to be convinced of what needs to be done to save their world. More time is needed, required, and sacrifices must be made.
His chin drops; he doesn't like it.
"Yes, you're on your own."
It'd be easy and simple and he could wash his hands of it while banking on the good will of dying once for them.
But -- what could be lost if she dies? Would she lose herself and become more like Alessa? They're both the same; they're both her. A terrifying thought that only he holds and no one seems to understand. ]
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Date: 2025-02-19 05:27 pm (UTC)From:It goes against his plans and schemes for their world if he lets anything happen to Heather. But the cold fear grips his chest - even after days of stewing and mulling over how he died on the train. He still feels that sharp anxiety and fear of a violent end.
His hands shake at the idea, but --
-- the fear of a similar end can't get in the way of what he needs to do. Heather, as far as he's aware and concerned, has yet to be convinced of what needs to be done to save their world. More time is needed, required, and sacrifices must be made.
His chin drops; he doesn't like it.
"Yes, you're on your own."
It'd be easy and simple and he could wash his hands of it while banking on the good will of dying once for them.
But -- what could be lost if she dies? Would she lose herself and become more like Alessa? They're both the same; they're both her. A terrifying thought that only he holds and no one seems to understand. ]