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Febhyurary | Day VIII - city-state

The rains have ceased, and we have been graced with another beautiful day. But you are not here to see it.

…but if such things were possible, you wouldn’t have a broken shield, now would you?

In your darkest hour, in the blackest night…think of me…and I will be with you. Always. For where else could I go? Who else could I love but you?

Do not seek forgiveness, for it will not ease the burden. It weighs as it should.

At journey’s end, an opportunistic thief makes off with the hero’s prize. A paltry way to end a chapter, I concede.

I would ask her about her next adventure. And if she should wish me to be a part of it, oh… how happy it would make me.

Tell me… If you had the strength to take another step, could you do it?

The glory of the heavens was ever beyond the grasp of those who never thought to reach for it. But if I’ve gained anything from all of this, it is the courage to stretch out my hand 

This demon is undeniably deserving of death. Make no mistake. To cut them down would be just and proper. The act of a goodly person─and that is just what you are. I can see that.

In the end, he chose mercy. He chose love, and I was undone.