Gregor

[rosebleed]

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[rosebleed]

[She looks to him, a petite furrow being dug between her brows.]

I want to say that makes me feel better, but...

[Sounds suspicious. Even if she'd been hoping for no bodies last night, the shift in routine is more alarming than she expected.]

[verminous]

A break in the pattern's exactly what we've been hoping for, though, isn't it?

[they've had so much shit. maybe they can allow a little hope.]

[rosebleed]

Yes, yes of course. I'm not upset that no one died. I'm just worried that it might not be as good an omen as we'd like.

[verminous]

I get it. After everything...

[a little shake of his head.]

I'm hesitant to let my guard down about it, but it's something. I think we can allow ourselves to look up for a bit, Princess.

[rosebleed]

I know.

[She'll take a long sigh. Then, after a moment's thought, winds her arms around him. Her chin notches onto his shoulder and she closes her eyes.]

Maybe this is selfish, but...I'm glad you're here, Gregor. Not glad about how it happened, but. You know.

[verminous]

... you're allowed to be selfish, y'know.

[he carefully hugs her back, cautious of the briars; more for her sake than his own.]

I'm glad I got to see all of you too. Wasn't the best trip down, sure, but I've had worse.