[Because what if something happens to him! She has to worry about him and it's the first time she's been confronted with his mortality and she doesn't like it.]
[He could not tell her to not worry, he knew that would be impossible, in this place.]
I cannot soothe all your woes but, let it be known that I would never go down without a fight, never surrender- not when I have so much here to live for. Like you, my love.
[And unfortunately for Ruby, she's the type to worry, even if she tries to hide it sometimes.]
I never thought you'd just let it happen, either. I just... don't want to lose you like I've lost everyone else. But I know it's not fair to make you say I won't.
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[Even though she knows Dorothea and Ferdinand are guarding them, trying to give them some peace.]
... Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up.
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[He pulled back from her a bit, but still in each other's embrace.]
I understand. In truth I suppose we are not safe, ever. Could be kidnapped whenever, taken, drugged, they can do so much to us.
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How are we supposed to sleep if we can't be safe??
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I have noticed a pattern, in this place. Every month or so, something new happens- another oddity. I believe we are safe, now, for the time being.
Next month however, we should watch our backs. And... you will be safe, as long as I am around. I have kept you safe thus far, have I not?
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[Because what if something happens to him! She has to worry about him and it's the first time she's been confronted with his mortality and she doesn't like it.]
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[He could not tell her to not worry, he knew that would be impossible, in this place.]
I cannot soothe all your woes but, let it be known that I would never go down without a fight, never surrender- not when I have so much here to live for. Like you, my love.
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I never thought you'd just let it happen, either. I just... don't want to lose you like I've lost everyone else. But I know it's not fair to make you say I won't.
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[He said it firmly, with everything in his power he would ensure that she would never lose anyone, especially not him.]
You will not lose me.
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... Okay. Okay. I won't lose you, and you won't... lose me...
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[He just held her so tight, saying those words for both of them.]
I simply wish... you were taken in, by Dorothea, in a contract. I would prefer it if you were living with us.
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[She nuzzles him, taking a deep breath so she can just take in his scent.]
But I like where I am, too. Maybe I can convince Lilia to move to the Up...
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[His scent, now that they bathed, he smelled like soap, clean, his shampoo making him smell more like cedar.]
Can your Dominant keep you safe? Does he have any powers?
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... But I still want to stay here for awhile, with you.
THE END
[He hugged her tighter, keeping her close, and they stayed like that, until whenever they finally woke up again...]