[ That's it, then. One of the answers that he's never quite given her, but it's been her instincts — as well as a serendipitous conversation with one Sebastian Moran — guiding her to the right train of thought, until he finally tells her what she's been waiting to hear. Living fully to fulfill his purpose in life, an ideal that he believes is worth is death.
She snorts, leaning back from her seat. ]
Guess I gotta just love the fact that I'm a magnet for self-sacrificing idiots.
[ There's a distinctly sharp flavor to Aranea's brand of sadness as she receives this confirmation — not simply resignation. But there is a twisted kind of wistfulness, as well as recognition, a memory triggered.
She twists to the side and reaches out for Albert, drawing him into a hug like she wants to crush him in her arms, but not quite. ]
Hey -- first of all, make sure you find happiness and comfort here, too, or else there's no point. They're your brothers; you know they'll worry about you, too. It'll be a never-ending cycle of drama. [ She rests her chin on his shoulder. ] I can't help you with what happened in your world, but I sure as hell can help you here. I've been vaguely offering all day, so let me put it clearly now: any time you need me, for anything at all, just come here or give me a call. I'll always answer.
Give my name and number to your brothers. I'll do the same for them.
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[ That's it, then. One of the answers that he's never quite given her, but it's been her instincts — as well as a serendipitous conversation with one Sebastian Moran — guiding her to the right train of thought, until he finally tells her what she's been waiting to hear. Living fully to fulfill his purpose in life, an ideal that he believes is worth is death.
She snorts, leaning back from her seat. ]
Guess I gotta just love the fact that I'm a magnet for self-sacrificing idiots.
[ There's a distinctly sharp flavor to Aranea's brand of sadness as she receives this confirmation — not simply resignation. But there is a twisted kind of wistfulness, as well as recognition, a memory triggered.
She twists to the side and reaches out for Albert, drawing him into a hug like she wants to crush him in her arms, but not quite. ]
Hey -- first of all, make sure you find happiness and comfort here, too, or else there's no point. They're your brothers; you know they'll worry about you, too. It'll be a never-ending cycle of drama. [ She rests her chin on his shoulder. ] I can't help you with what happened in your world, but I sure as hell can help you here. I've been vaguely offering all day, so let me put it clearly now: any time you need me, for anything at all, just come here or give me a call. I'll always answer.
Give my name and number to your brothers. I'll do the same for them.