I just don't want something to happen to her, Mom...
[...It's probably pretty telling of how well she's able to shove down unwanted emotions, that all it takes is a swipe of her eyes and some breathing to get herself back down to something...acceptable enough. Even if she's shaky.]
I don't want to lose her. I've...I've never been allowed to feel like this before, for anyone...I want you both to live, and the fact that I can't split myself in two, it's...
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[...It's probably pretty telling of how well she's able to shove down unwanted emotions, that all it takes is a swipe of her eyes and some breathing to get herself back down to something...acceptable enough. Even if she's shaky.]
I don't want to lose her. I've...I've never been allowed to feel like this before, for anyone...I want you both to live, and the fact that I can't split myself in two, it's...
[terrifying.]