I am known by enough, by many who are so, so dear to me, but I won't shy away from anyone new. I won't shy away from you. I'd be so happy if you saw all of me.
[ she taps her left cheek, a mirror to where yves' mask covers. ]
And maybe someday you'll let me see what's there, too?
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yves just smiles and lets his thumb brush over her cheek ]
Maybe it's an early promise... but I won't. Even if you make me work for it.
I think it can be a lonely thing, to not be known. And I won't accept that fate for you, Ellie.
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I am known by enough, by many who are so, so dear to me, but I won't shy away from anyone new. I won't shy away from you. I'd be so happy if you saw all of me.
[ she taps her left cheek, a mirror to where yves' mask covers. ]
And maybe someday you'll let me see what's there, too?
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he's startled again by this, to have it so directly acknowledged. there is a twist in his heart. something both fearful and hopeful. ]
... someday.