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[calledmegentle]

Honestly, mun, I appreciate that you would like to explore my story more, truly. I find all the-- adventures we've had so far rather fascinating.

But don't you think it would be easier to simply let go of this dream of yours that we'll find my siblings-- or anyone from Narnia? I think the world's quite moved on from our tale, after all. It would hurt less be much better if we both accepted the I am simply destined to be on my own.

...Well, yes, I would rather dearly love to see them all. But it's painful foolish to think that would happen.

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[calledmegentle]

[The teasing grin she manages back doesn't quite reach her eyes, although she does manage to keep her tone light.]

Really? I'm afraid I've been finding it remarkably easy of late, with you all rushing off all the time as you do.

[It's usually not such a sore point-- she'd always preferred to be the one staying behind and holding down the fort. But then, she's never been quite alone in this way for so long before.]

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[sublimity]

[Whatever semblance of a smile he managed earlier is gone. Does she really think they abandon her all the time?]

Why haven't you said something if you thought we focused too intently on our duties? [His eyes drop to the floor, mouth twisted in guilt.] I'm...I'm sorry. I ought to have known.

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[calledmegentle]

[She reaches out to rest a hand on his shoulder, still smiling even though her own eyes show guilt.]

No, don't be sorry. I should have said. And truly it-- isn't so bad. I rather prefer being the one at home, you know that.

[She squeezes his shoulder slightly.]

I just miss seeing you, that's all.

[sublimity]

[He places a hand on top of hers and squeezes.]

You aren't destined to be alone.

[His voice wobbles slightly on the last word.]

I--we-- will always be here for you. I am truly sorry for you to doubt this, and I will do anything and everything in my power to amend things.

[calledmegentle]

Oh, Pete.

[Come here, brother, and give her a proper hug.]

I don't doubt you. I never have-- and I never will. [It's important he knows that.]

You do what you have to, and so do I. There's nothing wrong with that.

[Even if it may mean that she has to prove him wrong, eventually.]