[Schneider wraps her arms around Vertin impulsively, clinging as her grief rises up in the back of her throat. Truth be told, she had been accepting the first time; knowing she'd soon join her family, there had only been one real wish in her heart.
But living is harder than she thought it would be.
She rests her head against Vertin's chest and exhales softly]
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But living is harder than she thought it would be.
She rests her head against Vertin's chest and exhales softly]
...stay with me now, then. Until the morning.
[She's grateful for this much, greedy for more]