It's over. We're okay. We... we only made it because of you.
[Because of his Lumina Converter, and how much she loved him and wanted to save the people he loved. That's all still true. Not the whole truth, but... one thing at a time.
Maelle watches him with concern, but warmth. She wanted him to know everything. She could have removed the memory of the expedition, left it out of her draft, but he wouldn't feel right. She wanted Gustave as he was, even if that meant some uncomfortable conversations.]
It's okay, Gustave. [As if she could sense the erratic beat of his heart, she puts her hand over it. A hand that can paint life, now.] We get to grow old together, now. I mean, you'll always be older.
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[Because of his Lumina Converter, and how much she loved him and wanted to save the people he loved. That's all still true. Not the whole truth, but... one thing at a time.
Maelle watches him with concern, but warmth. She wanted him to know everything. She could have removed the memory of the expedition, left it out of her draft, but he wouldn't feel right. She wanted Gustave as he was, even if that meant some uncomfortable conversations.]
It's okay, Gustave. [As if she could sense the erratic beat of his heart, she puts her hand over it. A hand that can paint life, now.] We get to grow old together, now. I mean, you'll always be older.
[She gives him an encouraging smile.]