( there is a part of her that fears to pull away. it's the part of her that dreams of the being surrounded by the energy of a raging sea goddess, sneaking lower and lower away from the hands she wishes so desperately to hold in her own. now, in this moment, she had been granted that selfish desire of hers to be held, to be able to stand at noctis' stand and for the one she loved so dearly to also want to stand at her side.

yet, despite the tears in her eyes, there is a smile on her face. his question is answered first with a shake of her head and then a pearl of laughter, happy and warm. )

No, I am happy. In truth, I feel my heart might leap from my very chest. Yet to be here with you in this moment, to be able to reach out and touch you— words alone cannot describe the happiness that I feel.