[ She cuts herself off suddenly. Because yes, they are friends. It's a promise she remembers as keenly as Alice does. And at home, having friends, having family, that always meant trying to shelter them from a world too cruel towards them. But Alice doesn't need to be shielded from ugly truths, and she is too jaded and not preoccupied enough that she wouldn't see through the lies. ]
It's been a very long series of battles, every day. Everyone is tired. There was an earthquake. Now there is this creature. [ Despite everything, her voice remains crisp, it is easier to focus on the needs of others rather than her own. ] I... [ She exhales slowly. ] I will be glad when it is over.
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[ She cuts herself off suddenly. Because yes, they are friends. It's a promise she remembers as keenly as Alice does. And at home, having friends, having family, that always meant trying to shelter them from a world too cruel towards them. But Alice doesn't need to be shielded from ugly truths, and she is too jaded and not preoccupied enough that she wouldn't see through the lies. ]
It's been a very long series of battles, every day. Everyone is tired. There was an earthquake. Now there is this creature. [ Despite everything, her voice remains
crisp, it is easier to focus on the needs of others rather than her own. ] I... [ She exhales slowly. ] I will be glad when it is over.