Old feels resurfaced for a muse

[anodite_spark]

Well well, look who came crawling back.

... Okay that's not fair, I don't blame you for leaving that game - ... I do blame you for HOW you left. I mean, sure, if ever there'd be a way I'd leave somewhere, or be separated from my cousin in the middle of a battle, death would be it. But both of us dying, because of me? Not okay.

Kind of funny that you'd hear my voice now after all this time. I miss Ben, terribly - I'd love to be able to see him one more time, but I know you don't have any intention of going back. You have your reasons, I respect them. Besides, I can see him at home, or here. If he's not being too lazy to pay his cousin a visit, that is.

Dont' worry about that new series either. I know you hate it. I hate it too. But maybe it'll get better; and if not, you still have me, whether or not you plan sending me somewhere. You have a lot on your plate already - think you can handle it?

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[alienroulette]

Hey! Who are you calling lazy!? I'm just really busy saving-

[Takes a moment for it to click.]

Gwen! You're... You're-

[anodite_spark]

[ Oh all the mixed feelings. But a happy smile. ]

Took you long enough.

It's been a while, Ben. Give your cousin a hug?

[alienroulette]

[Didn't she remember what he did? No hugs. He doesn't deserve it.]

Gwen I... You died because of me.

[anodite_spark]

[ She remembers. But she doesn't see it the same way. Her smile fades. Fine, Ben, if you won't hug her, she'll make you hug her. Stepping forward to wrap her arms around cuz, armor or no. ]

... it's not your fault, Ben. It was ... I couldn't control it. Don't blame yourself for that - god, Ben, I attacked you.

[alienroulette]

[He's caught off guard by the hug. So he just stands there, mouth agape.]

...And I killed you.

[anodite_spark]

You were trying to defend yourself, Ben. If you hadn't stopped me --

[alienroulette]

But I didn't just stop you, Gwen.

And now you're gone...

[voice_seeker]

You're not coming back to Nautilus, huh? Well, I can at least promise you that I'll do my best to keep Charmcaster safe and out of trouble.

Probably by bearing the brunt of her abuse forever....