[if only the silence helped, but that fear lodged in her throat is increasingly suffocating. she swallows a bit, gaze briefly flickering up to him before away again. her hands can do nothing more than come together with a tight grip.

it's inevitable. if it doesn't happen now, it'll happen later. he'll come to betray you. just as you've betrayed those before. and the others are likely close to follow in his stead. her head dips a bit once he finally replies, wings shivering as if she can shake off this fear clinging to her. ]

I decided to follow with my heart, my feelings, and for that I apologize. [ softer ] But, believe me when I say I do care about you, Chandra. Deeply.