[Lucas is at the gazebo shortly after trial! Just kind of taking a breather and staring off in some random direction a bit absently as he mentally and internally reorganizes himself. He's still pretty attuned to his surroundings though, and notices her quickly whenever she appears. She'll get a little nod and a gesture.]
I do wish there was a better way of being able to reach the people inside of it. Time is the only thing that does much good in the end, it seems, but we don't have much to spare.
It's not a bad thing to have this kind of confidence, though. He appreciates it - the way that it's grounding to know that she'll always be herself, confidently and unashamedly, regardless of the circumstances.]
I believe that, and I have faith in your ability to find those endings wherever you may look for them.
[Love! He's just a little guy who loves love, but in a way entirely different from Yves.]
To me? I think love can be many things. An evening spent with a precious person, a gentle hand reaching out to guide you, the feeling of God's benevolence... I'd value an ending filled with love like that.
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Would you like to join me?
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[ she walks up to his side. ]
What are you thinking about?
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...How quickly loss comes, I suppose.
[In many ways and forms, and always being such a surprise even when it should be anticipated.]
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It can be quite sudden, too sudden, and it's never easy to let go.
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[Despite his profile, he is not very good at letting go.]
It's a good reminder to appreciate the kind moments we have while they last, but that in and of itself is a difficult thing, I feel.
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she can't help but nod. ]
When loss hits, it's difficult for people to see outside it. Grief is too strong a feeling, at times.
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I do wish there was a better way of being able to reach the people inside of it. Time is the only thing that does much good in the end, it seems, but we don't have much to spare.
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she smiles sadly. ]
We don't, but I will try. Even if I'm rejected, I'll try again. I won't stop trying as long we're all on the same road together.
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Your determination is certainly one of the traits about you that I admire the most.
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[ he's not as annoying as her about it, but she knows he tries in his own way. ]
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[He is annoying in his own way...]
When there are people who seem like they need a helping hand, I find it very difficult to turn away from them. I imagine it's much the same for you.
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[ she still won't think he's annoying about it until he's annoying about himself. ]
I can't help but want to reach out. I don't know how to stop myself sometimes.
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[Some are stubborn and some need that stubbornness right back...]
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[ she can handle getting rejected. ]
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Not trying at all would certainly be the bigger regret, I feel... So I suppose the two of us will have to keep trying together.
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We will. Hand in hand. [ they aren't holding hands right now for once. ] Tt won't become too much for you, Lucas?
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It won't. [He says it with a peaceable sort of confidence.] I'm very good at overcoming trials. And you, my dear?
[He will, at least, lift a hand after that and offer it to her.]
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leaves that I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT SHE HAS SOME AUDACITY. ]
I don't think I'd be Elysia if I weren't. I always aim for a beautiful ending.
[ she takes his hand, so confident in herself. ]
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It's not a bad thing to have this kind of confidence, though. He appreciates it - the way that it's grounding to know that she'll always be herself, confidently and unashamedly, regardless of the circumstances.]
I believe that, and I have faith in your ability to find those endings wherever you may look for them.
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[ she's curious. ]
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[A little hum as he considers.]
...An ending filled with love, I think.
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I like that a lot. What's love to you?
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To me? I think love can be many things. An evening spent with a precious person, a gentle hand reaching out to guide you, the feeling of God's benevolence... I'd value an ending filled with love like that.
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elysia's expression is fond. ]
I would love for you to have an ending like that. I want all of that for you. A warm and endearing love to guide you to the happiness you deserve.
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Lucas just smiles, plenty of warmth to it.]
Thank you very much. I pray that we both find the endings that we're seeking, in due time.