maybe that makes me a fool

The silence that stretches between them tells her everything even before he does, Vai nodding as he speaks. ”I know,” she says softly, rising to her feet to wrap him in a hug from her place standing before him at the side of the bed. ”Don’t write yourself off, though. You might not be ready yet, and that’s okay.” A hand strokes through his hair, the witch letting out a heavy sigh. ”But you’re already better than you were. You’re getting married, making good decisions for yourself. Picking a life you can live with. It’s a start.” And he might surprise himself, as time goes on, at how much putting himself first can be a benefit. ”Until you’re there, though, the door’s always open. Just... maybe try something else next time? Fall off a cliff, get mauled by a cow. None of this lightning bullshit, okay?” vervain I am always on your side