[Her voice is small, ashamed to have elicited fear in her younger friend. But it softens as she explains further, giving his hand a squeeze.]
I wanted to pull him out again, but I was only strong enough to save one of us. [Faint nod. This is utterly miserable, but she has to continue, so she offers a smile and a slow shake of her head.]
Stormfall pulled him to safety. I had to stay in the Realm of Darkness for a long, long time, Ven, but I'm back now.
[Takes a deep breath.]
I won't ever leave you and Terra behind again. I'll never let it happen. ... Okay?
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[Her voice is small, ashamed to have elicited fear in her younger friend. But it softens as she explains further, giving his hand a squeeze.]
I wanted to pull him out again, but I was only strong enough to save one of us. [Faint nod. This is utterly miserable, but she has to continue, so she offers a smile and a slow shake of her head.]
Stormfall pulled him to safety. I had to stay in the Realm of Darkness for a long, long time, Ven, but I'm back now.
[Takes a deep breath.]
I won't ever leave you and Terra behind again. I'll never let it happen. ... Okay?