On an unfortunate convergence of plots at luceti

[consultmybooks]

Please.

If you want me to beg, fine. I will. Are you happy? Is that what you want to hear?

Please. Don't do this. Don't make them all go through this, and don't make me go through this. You say you're hearing my voice stronger, do you know why that is? Its because I'm in here screaming at you to stop this insanity.

This isn't going to change anything. This is going to ruin everything. They aren't going to forgive me. The people I love are going to get hurt, the ones that haven't already, and it is going to be my fault, and they are going to hate me for it. Helios will leave, Ginia will leave, I won't be able to face anyone anymore and they won't be able to face me. I haven't had to be on my own since I got back, and do you have any idea how much I've needed that?

...why don't you just kill me? That's going to be the next logical step from here, isn't it? I'm going to be a useless, broken, mess. Just save everyone the heartache and kill me.

...sh-she...sh-she isn't even wearing the necklace...

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[rather_be_surfing]

Giles. If they can forgive me, with not knowing me for years, or not being so closely attached, they will forgive you. Might take time in some cases, but they will.

[geniustheveil]

Giles...

I'll be there still. [Yes, even after what happens. She understands that the real Giles doesn't want this at all - and she'll understand that then, too.]

[semper_cogitans]

...

I... I w-will always forgive you. No... No matter what.

[He knows he's inconsequential, maybe - not good enough, but when is he ever good enough? - but he'll be there. He won't leave.

He can't leave.]

... I said I would... p-protect you. I will.