undread | mathis

I wouldn't... want her to stay only because of that. If she wanted to go.

[staying is already-- it's already hard enough.]

I wouldn't, either. Even someone as strong as she is has a breaking point.

[even if it's hard.]

...it was her choice to make. I helped keep her alive. So I knew... I would have to let her make it.

Well. I don't think all is lost for them, do you? At the least, they can write.

But they aren't here.

[that's-- a little plaintive, almost.]

I know. [but they're not gone.] You can show her that she didn't need to feel guilty for leaving.

...I'll try to.

[in a bit. right now he's not sure he can manage it.]

You don't have to try tonight.

[she just means in general.]