[ But perhaps she is because it comes out more sharply than she'd intended. She'd take a step back if she could, but she's already nearly against a wall. She takes a breath. ]
We both knew this day was coming. There was nothing you could have done to prevent it any more than I could, my love.
[ She's working her way around to the heart of what she really wants to ask. ]
I couldn't blame you, that you. Or even the last you. You're still so young. But you, Sweetie, you knew me best.
[ And she knows it isn't fair. They can't be that far yet. But for her, it's all long past. ]
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Date: 2021-12-09 01:12 pm (UTC)[ But perhaps she is because it comes out more sharply than she'd intended. She'd take a step back if she could, but she's already nearly against a wall. She takes a breath. ]
We both knew this day was coming. There was nothing you could have done to prevent it any more than I could, my love.
[ She's working her way around to the heart of what she really wants to ask. ]
I couldn't blame you, that you. Or even the last you. You're still so young. But you, Sweetie, you knew me best.
[ And she knows it isn't fair. They can't be that far yet. But for her, it's all long past. ]