[that eases the hesitation a little. she isn't sure exactly how she has affected elysia, she really doesn't understand, but she'd like to think their relationship mattered both ways.]
Well, you didn't let me be a coward about it, so I suppose I ought to resent that. [just lightly, but a smile despite herself.] Of course it was in a way I like. You... made me believe in the future. [or at least, that there could be a future with good things in it.] If you're still who you are after all of these years, then it couldn't be impossible.
If I've affected you too, then I could not be more happy.
[ warmth blooms in her chest. that's sincerely one of the best things anyone could ever say to elysia. all she has wanted is for people to want a future, to believe in one, to have one.
her smile lights up her entire face, and she can't help but hug shadowheart again and press a kiss to her cheek. ]
It'd be a disservice to let you be a coward about this. I'd say I'm a little stubborn about changing. [ she's too confident about who she is, at her core. ] But I like to think it'd be boring if how much we care couldn't affect each other somehow.
You know, you were one of the first people here to notice some things about me. Of course that makes you special to me.
[she hugs her back tightly, letting herself feel the warmth of that reception. letting it wash over her, accepting it, returning it.]
Of course I love you, too. [said with a bit of a laugh, like she suddenly realized she didn't return the sentiment.] It feels so obvious I almost didn't think to remark on it. [elysia is simply the most lovable person ever.] But that's a foolish way of thinking. Everyone wants to know that they matter.
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Well, you didn't let me be a coward about it, so I suppose I ought to resent that. [just lightly, but a smile despite herself.] Of course it was in a way I like. You... made me believe in the future. [or at least, that there could be a future with good things in it.] If you're still who you are after all of these years, then it couldn't be impossible.
If I've affected you too, then I could not be more happy.
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her smile lights up her entire face, and she can't help but hug shadowheart again and press a kiss to her cheek. ]
It'd be a disservice to let you be a coward about this. I'd say I'm a little stubborn about changing. [ she's too confident about who she is, at her core. ] But I like to think it'd be boring if how much we care couldn't affect each other somehow.
You know, you were one of the first people here to notice some things about me. Of course that makes you special to me.
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Of course I love you, too. [said with a bit of a laugh, like she suddenly realized she didn't return the sentiment.] It feels so obvious I almost didn't think to remark on it. [elysia is simply the most lovable person ever.] But that's a foolish way of thinking. Everyone wants to know that they matter.