[ remembering what had been said about the--creatures once they were fully transformed, cullen stayed very, very still. his hand on the back of pup's neck kept the mabari from leaving his side. the fact that it helps steady him is just a nice side-benefit. ]
I know. [ he says, and his calm facade cracks along with his voice.
he knows it's not safe. and very few people actually want to die. he had, once. the feeling is branded across his memory and it makes him certain that cecily isn't the kind to wish for the release from pain death would bring. not even in this state. even if she knows, rationally, that was she's turning into is--well. ]
Come with me to Hope's temple. We can try again. I can-- [ try to help. do his duty should it truly fail. break his own heart upon his shield as he does it, but he will do it if it is needed.
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I know. [ he says, and his calm facade cracks along with his voice.
he knows it's not safe. and very few people actually want to die. he had, once. the feeling is branded across his memory and it makes him certain that cecily isn't the kind to wish for the release from pain death would bring. not even in this state. even if she knows, rationally, that was she's turning into is--well. ]
Come with me to Hope's temple. We can try again. I can-- [ try to help. do his duty should it truly fail. break his own heart upon his shield as he does it, but he will do it if it is needed.
maker. haven't they suffered enough? ]