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From here on out, everything’s going to be calculated. Promise.
*Exhales softly*
...Dad would've killed you if he walked past in the wrong moment.
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From here on out, everything’s going to be calculated. Promise.
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You’re telling me. And it’s ended far better than I ever imagined it would after it happened. I still have Violet, and I still have you.
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*Smiles and gently puts my hand on the back of your head, comfortingly*
I don’t think we should group you in with my kind, now.
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And to top it all off? Roles reversed, I’d have done exactly what you did. I was selfish to tell you off from the start.
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Nonsense!
*Turns you around to face me and embraces you tightly and fully*
If not for you, we might have all been killed! You changed the course of what happened by showing up. You made a fool of me that day, but to say you ruined anything?... It couldn’t be further from the truth.
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*Puts my hands on your shoulders from behind and stands really close*
That’s not true. I wronged you, and I wronged Violet. Then I did it again. I didn’t have the courage in the moment like I should have, to do what I needed to do... And I hurt you. Then I left you to sit in that hurt for far too long. That’s why I’m sorry.
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You just wanted to help. I put you two in that position by not letting you come, and then freezing up like a deer in headlights when I needed to act the most...
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Rhythm, I spent all this time hiding from the wrath I thought you had waiting for me. I had no idea you were doing the same. I wish I’d come to see you sooner...
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*Blinks*
Wait, so that’s what you’ve been thinking this whole time? You haven’t been the one angry at me?
*Crouches down behind you and hugs you*
Now I’m also sorry for assuming all this time. I had no idea you were blaming yourself, too...
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... Okay...
*Takes a deep breath and pauses*
I am so sorry, Rhythm.