the end is nigh - what a relief

She winced as he repeated, inflected on the description of Korr. For some reason, Leaf’s hands drew around herself, lightly holding herself almost accountable and equalling for some comfort. Her head dipped down, [color=#0074d9]“...Yes.”[/color] Gods, if life could have shown her an inch, she’d have taken anything than a demon for a companion.

Still, his next question caused her to chuckle in response. [color=#0074d9]“...Imagine Isabella and… the worst parts of yourself, your actions reflected back at you, only… no kit gloves and you’re not the one giving the blows.” [/color]Arms around her waist tightened. [color=#0074d9]“It.. the fighting. It gets too much sometimes.” [/color]

The rage, the battle over control, built over weeks. There were warning signs, some she had foolishly ignored which had accumulated, resulting in this recent episode. There was bitter knowledge on her end with his words, his belief she couldn’t ever do it.

[color=#0074d9]“A valley in the hills would disagree with you, I could. I lost control once, it could happen again and I couldn’t... You are more than just a friend to me, Seb. I couldn’t live with myself. Hurting you in anyway is the last thing I want, I lov-”[/color] she cut herself off, forcing herself to look at him. [color=#0074d9]“Seb… is it not obvious how I feel?”[/color]