I am well accustomed to being the one who leaves behind students and family -- it is part of the reason why I volunteered. But many reminded me over these past few weeks of what becomes of those left behind, and why it is not a decision I can ever make lightly.
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I would not have wanted you to die in my place, but... I appreciate that you thought of me -- of us -- anyway.
I'm afraid I disagree. When they are heartfelt, and carefully offered, I find them to be quite powerful.
[Maybe if they weren't stuck in a terrible numbers game where sacrifices had to be made... but it is what it is, and Chiron will still offer her a happy smile]
So even if you don't find yourself to be deserving of such, I still thank you for keeping me in mind.
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[ she wasn't really as cool with 'kill two people from her team in one go' as she... had to be, anyway, in the end. ]
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[This is not what he expected to hear]
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[ ... a little quieter: ]
It's not like I wanted my group to get killed. I've had enough of being left behind when people die.
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[A quiet sigh]
I am well accustomed to being the one who leaves behind students and family -- it is part of the reason why I volunteered. But many reminded me over these past few weeks of what becomes of those left behind, and why it is not a decision I can ever make lightly.
[...]
I would not have wanted you to die in my place, but... I appreciate that you thought of me -- of us -- anyway.
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Well. Words are cheap.
[ it didn't happen, so she can't take too much credit or praise for it. just for having the idea. ]
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[Maybe if they weren't stuck in a terrible numbers game where sacrifices had to be made... but it is what it is, and Chiron will still offer her a happy smile]
So even if you don't find yourself to be deserving of such, I still thank you for keeping me in mind.
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... You're welcome. I guess.