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[salvationfound]

[Ragged breathing is heard, as if something's scared Kratos to his very core. Judging by the sound of it, he's shaking, too. He starts to speak quietly, rapidly.]

Mithos is gone. Mithos... Mithos. The hero. The one who'll save- No. No no. No.

Gone. Gone. Gone like the rest. They'll all fade. Eventually they NO! They can't- can't leave

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[halgitamilf]

[Bypassing that journal bullshit and heading straight over.]

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[halgitamilf]

I trust you will not. [Not moving, sweetheart. It ain't happening.]

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[salvationfound]

Then this is the fate you've chosen. I'm sorry. [But the hold on himself loosens a bit.]

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[halgitamilf]

[Svala knows that the CORRECT thing to say would be "there's no need to apologize," but it wouldn't be the RIGHT thing to say. And she knows exactly what the RIGHT thing to say is.]

You are forgiven.

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[salvationfound]

I can never be forgiven. Never, not by you or Lloyd or anyone.

[Although he says this, he reaches out to grab Svala's wrist.] You should leave- don't. Don't leave me.

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[halgitamilf]

I do think that whether or not you can be forgiven by me is my decision. [She takes his hand between hers, though.] But I will not leave you.

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[salvationfound]

How can you lend it so easily when you haven't heard of the crimes I've committed? The centuries worth of sin, turning my back to it all as if that alone would cover them all.

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[halgitamilf]

It is not eternal guilt that absolves you of your sins, it is the acknowledgment of them and the willingness to move on. For that, I will forgive you of any trespasses you may or may not have made against me.

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[salvationfound]

[He tightens his hold for a moment, fisting his hands in his hair... Then suddenly relaxes with an annoyed sigh.]

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[halgitamilf]

[...blink. Okay, goodbye there turmoil and vibes of general emotional agony. That's a relief.] Welcome back.

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[salvationfound]

...

[Now there are vibes of humiliation and general grumpiness.]

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[halgitamilf]

[She reaches over and pats his cheek. There there.]

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[salvationfound]

[Okay, cheek pats make him get out of his position and rest an arm on one bent knee while his free hand covers his face.]

That was something I never wanted you to witness, Svala.

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[halgitamilf]

A bit late for regrets. [Nana soooo does not think this is a big deal.]

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[salvationfound]

[This is kind of a Big Deal, Svala.] ...Hmph. [Aaaand he has no idea what to say.]

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[halgitamilf]

[Well yes, it is, but the bigger you treat a Big Deal, the bigger it becomes.] Would you like some tea?