[Her expression actually registers some degree of surprise when he says it so... openly, and without guile. She's still very much processing all of this. Her pale eyes shift from him to the table, and back to him. What is she supposed to say to that? This society functions on transactions. At least, that's the way she... was taught...
Every time she thinks she learns something, she only has more questions.]
... I see no reason to reject them, [she says finally.] I know I am in need of help—perhaps more help than one person can give. [Jun, Scintilla, Rose, and the others—they've offered help as well. It's not as if he'd be overburdened.]
After learning what I have, and seeing this city... I cannot consider returning to that dark place. There is—something new within me. A spark, perhaps.
[She rests her hand over her heart beating steadily. Alive.]
I want to discover what freedom means for myself. I want to nurture this tiny fire inside me and learn what it means. Mayhap in pursuit of that answer, I will come to understand what drives you and yours, as well.
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Every time she thinks she learns something, she only has more questions.]
... I see no reason to reject them, [she says finally.] I know I am in need of help—perhaps more help than one person can give. [Jun, Scintilla, Rose, and the others—they've offered help as well. It's not as if he'd be overburdened.]
After learning what I have, and seeing this city... I cannot consider returning to that dark place. There is—something new within me. A spark, perhaps.
[She rests her hand over her heart beating steadily. Alive.]
I want to discover what freedom means for myself. I want to nurture this tiny fire inside me and learn what it means. Mayhap in pursuit of that answer, I will come to understand what drives you and yours, as well.