[traumaprom]

[actsofconviction]

[The whole world seems to spin around you, colors blazing and swirling, sound muffled—it feels like you're going to faint—

. . .

Seconds later, it's over.

And you're somewhere else entirely. It looks like you're trapped inside a dome of frosted glass; nobody can see in, you can't see out, and should you try to break it, the only thing your efforts will earn you is a bruise.

It's a small space, which you're sharing with one other person—perhaps they're very, very special to you, perhaps they're not. Either way, other than them, all you'll be able to find is a long, sharp knife, and a vial labelled with naught more than a skull and crossbones.]

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[actsofconviction]

We'll make it okay. We will.

[humanspirit]

You'll have to.

[actsofconviction]

[hesitates for a moment, then uses their joined hands to gently tug Milla into a hug.]

[humanspirit]

Jude…?

[pat pat pat??]

[actsofconviction]

You said it yourself, remember? Humans feel comforted by this kind of thing. And you're human right now.

[humanspirit]

I don't feel particularly in need of comfort. But it isn't uncomfortable, being this close. You may continue.

[actsofconviction]

Um... okay.

[humanspirit]

[…after a moment, rests her cheek on the top of his head.]

…Ah.

[actsofconviction]

[just... gently holding her close.]

[humanspirit]

[she closes her eyes and puts her arms around him.]

There's a delay, it seems. I do feel comforted.

[actsofconviction]

[softly:]

I'm glad.

[humanspirit]

…

[she's quiet for a while.]

[actsofconviction]

[that's okay.]

[humanspirit]

Jude, I…

[actsofconviction]

Yeah?

[humanspirit]

You should know that I have no regrets about the decisions I've made.

[actsofconviction]

I know. That's the kind of person you are. And that's why I...

[humanspirit]

[quiet.]

[actsofconviction]

[augh saying it will probably just make things more complicated! but what if he never sees her again! you blew it last time, Jude! anyway, she has a right to know--

this could take a moment, please hold.]

[humanspirit]

[yeah what if

about that]

[actsofconviction]

[he doesn't know what you're planning jeez!]

... I love you.

[humanspirit]

[after the last two times he really should]

…Ah.

[actsofconviction]

[kind of ducks his head.]

[humanspirit]

[…pets his hair.]

[actsofconviction]

I thought I should probably finally say it.