kate

[undread]

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[sootprints]

[ oh hello. kate came back to take a very long bath and change her clothes. when she hears laudna, she stops... and it looks for a moment like she's hesitating.

but she shakes that feeling, and turns to face her. ]

Laudna... Can I sit with you for a bit?

[undread]

[cute...]

You may. Is there something on your mind?

[sootprints]

A lot of things, after today...

[ she comes over snd sits next to her. ]

But, first I wanted to know... Have you found your partner yet?

[undread]

[she shakes her head, but hesitates a little.]

No, but I very much suspect my partner may be Aqua. [her transformation looked similar to what Pesto described a quilin might be.]

What of you?

[sootprints]

[ she lets out a shaky breath. ]

I feared the same. So... you'll be okay, right?

[undread]

It wasn’t confirmed. I don’t know what will happen, but I don’t think I’m in immediate danger.

[sootprints]

I think... it hurts, when it happens.

But you'll still be here.

[undread]

It hurts...?

[i see.]

How do you know?

[sootprints]

I heard it from someone else who lost their partner before they could connect.

I... haven't matched with mine yet. But I think I know who it may be.

[undread]

Really. Are they someone trustworthy...?

[sootprints]

I think so.

... But after today, the risks feel greater than ever.