[ The lips to her forehead melt her. The tension and worry slips away, and she can't help but smile. She's...completely unaware of it, the thoughts in Sayaka's mind. That horrible, horrible idea...

All she knows is her girlfriend's being sweet to her, comforting her. Alex reaches up and puts her hands on Sayaka's wrists, with an almost serene smile. ]

It wasn't horrid, really. It's...actually really nice to think about. About- choices to make, or options. I was starting to think I didn't have any of those.

...With your support, I...it even feels kind of like I can do anything again.