[There's no nice way to say it. It's not a particularly joyous occasion-- especially now, when there's not even a promise of a farewell party or even that she'll be going somewhere safer. But she has to-- and she knows that Ren is strong enough.]
No this time it's about me. About... my future. The future I've chosen. I haven't been offered a deal, but... I think I'll be able to leave this place soon. Of my own volition.
[It's like ice water has filled her lungs. She takes several moments to process the words, not sure what to say.]
I'll- I want to go with you.
[Even as she says it, she knows that her mother would still be here. Even worse, she knows from Alisaie what happened to Heart Soldier and SensitIV and she doesn't want something like that happening to pep or Bad End.]
I can't lose you too.
[She may be strong enough to handle it eventually, but she doesn't know that she's strong enough to handle it right now.]
...I don't know why me or even what to expect next. I can't promise it's safe or... anything, really. But... if you get that chance. If you hear a voice calling you-- when that time comes, if you still want to follow me, then... I'd be happy if you did.
[It hurts to know she can't bring Ren with her even if she wanted to. It's difficult knowing that there are no guarantees for the future. But even so, it makes her happy that Ren would even still say she wanted to, knowing what Serenity was rushing off to do so selfishly.]
You will never lose me. And... hopefully, once I've done the things I need to do... we can go somewhere better. Together.
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Re: Day 448
Date: 2022-03-08 04:49 am (UTC)[There's no nice way to say it. It's not a particularly joyous occasion-- especially now, when there's not even a promise of a farewell party or even that she'll be going somewhere safer. But she has to-- and she knows that Ren is strong enough.]
No this time it's about me. About... my future. The future I've chosen. I haven't been offered a deal, but... I think I'll be able to leave this place soon. Of my own volition.
Re: Day 448
Date: 2022-03-08 05:28 am (UTC)[It's like ice water has filled her lungs. She takes several moments to process the words, not sure what to say.]
I'll- I want to go with you.
[Even as she says it, she knows that her mother would still be here. Even worse, she knows from Alisaie what happened to Heart Soldier and SensitIV and she doesn't want something like that happening to pep or Bad End.]
I can't lose you too.
[She may be strong enough to handle it eventually, but she doesn't know that she's strong enough to handle it right now.]
Re: Day 448
Date: 2022-03-15 09:24 am (UTC)[It hurts to know she can't bring Ren with her even if she wanted to. It's difficult knowing that there are no guarantees for the future. But even so, it makes her happy that Ren would even still say she wanted to, knowing what Serenity was rushing off to do so selfishly.]
You will never lose me. And... hopefully, once I've done the things I need to do... we can go somewhere better. Together.
Re: Day 448
Date: 2022-03-15 07:49 pm (UTC)Of course I’ll follow you. I’ve told you so many times now: I love you.
[She blinks, tears sliding down her cheeks, and brings her hands up to cradle her face.]
You’re everything to me.
[Leaning in, she kisses her.]