[ He does not know the entirety of those burdens, of course, but she can pretend...and what he assures her is sweet enough to make her heart ache. She has not regretted becoming a Warden in years, since it all began, but now... Now, she almost wishes she'd had another opportunity if it meant having a more peaceful life with him.
It's too late for regrets now.
She isn't certain if this is what she wants, if this is what she truly and completely wants. But it is her choice to try. She wants to give herself - and him, the both of them - a chance. Even if they only remain as friends, it will have been enough, and then they both can stop asking what if.
With a steadying breath, she nods. She leans into the curve of his fingers as they touch her face. ]
Yes. I want to try. If you're willing, then so am I.
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It's too late for regrets now.
She isn't certain if this is what she wants, if this is what she truly and completely wants. But it is her choice to try. She wants to give herself - and him, the both of them - a chance. Even if they only remain as friends, it will have been enough, and then they both can stop asking what if.
With a steadying breath, she nods. She leans into the curve of his fingers as they touch her face. ]
Yes. I want to try. If you're willing, then so am I.