𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓

[It's no wonder he and Sciel got along so well. In some topsy turvy world she thinks they both would have been wonderful parents together, and maybe in some way they were to her, though at different times. Still, Maelle is entirely biased--Gustave's warmth and way of knowing what just to say is unique to him, to their bond.]

I'll stop her. I'll stop the Paintress, and I'll kill him for what he did to us. To everyone. Just...

[Glassy eyes meet his, serious, even if she sounds childish to her own ears.]

Make me a new promise. Don't forget me. I promise to live as long as you wait for me this time.

[Living is easy. Being happy is another matter.]