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@townsprincess                ˚                " you think i do not know that .ᐣ "    her voice cracked ,  raw and broken ,  a tempest barely restrained .          " do you have any idea how many nights i begged the stars to bring you back .ᐣ   how many times have i cursed myself for not being there ,  for not saving you .ᐣ "            melantha stepped back .    the tears she refused to shed turned her voice into something fragile yet piercing .     meanwhile ,  her fists clenched at her sides ,  her nails bit into her palms .          " do you think i have not spent every waking moment carrying the weight of your death .ᐣ   you were my anchor ,  my sister ,  and when you were gone ... "          a hollow ,  bitter laugh escaped her lips .          " i shattered .    the world blamed me ,  but no one blamed me more than i blamed myself . "          she paused for a second ,  swallowing the lump in her throat .          " i do not require your apology ,  verena .    i need — "          the deity felt her breath hitch as she choked on the words ,  her composure unraveling and her smile sliding from her lips .          " i need to know how to live with this ... with the knowledge that i failed you .    with knowing everyone believes i’m the reason you are gone — were gone ,  i should now say . "

Verena felt her whole body freeze. Her throat grew tight and could feel the sharp pricks of tears threading to spill out of her eyes. This was her best friend.. her sister. “You.. you know I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you, right? An apology won’t fix this. I’m aware.” Is all the woman managed out, she couldn’t look at Melantha in the eyes. 

@townsprincess                ˚                " you’re sorry .ᐣ "    the words slip from her lips ,  sharp and quiet ,  like the edge of a blade glinting in the moonlight .          " do you think an apology can mend this .ᐣ   do you even understand what you’ve done — or is this just for your own conscience .ᐣ "

@hyrded                ˚                " flattery won’t get you anywhere , "    she replied ,  her voice steady ,  though a flicker of warmth betrayed her cool exterior .          " besides ,  you should be careful with such words .   they might lead to consequences you are not ready for ... stranger . "

@curseddeity          is that so? too bad—-    i don’t like forgetting pretty faces or queens who wield their swords better than any swordsman.

@hyrded                ˚                truthfully ,  yes ,  i wish you would ... i had hoped you might ,  for your sake more than mine .

@hyrded                ˚                " wouldn’t i .ᐣ "    she murmured ,  her voice soft yet laced with menace .    " you seem to underestimate how far i’m willing to go . "