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Evie
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A part of Evie - one she steadfastly ignores for now - has the protective desire to step between Abasi and Dante. To snap that Dante had been in Caido for less than a day before being hauled into the Temple to be protected during LongNight, that it's unfair to chastise him for his levity when they could use a bit of it to balance their grief. That yes, it is good he made it through LongNight as a fresh-faced Outsider. But she clenches her hands around her materials and forces herself not to. Abasi had been blunt and honest even when they had first met, and it's not his fault. Nor is it a bad thing for Dante to get a small dose of reality here. But she struggles nonetheless with her silence, a defensive creature roiling in her chest, declaring an attachment to the child she's reluctant to name.
It's easier to talk directly to Abasi, and her gaze softens with understanding at the amnesia. Perhaps it's better that way, she can't imagine recalling herself being out of control and cruel to those around her. "I would do so again any time. And perhaps we can form a new acquaintanceship now, with your memory intact." Evie returns his smile before carting away her load, not needing an answer immediately. She suspects the word friendship may have been too strong if she'd used it, and hopes they can simply start where they are. don't let one be you |
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