[it's the utter lack of judgement that still sweeps her feet from under her. perhaps she was just expecting something along the lines of what she tells herself, that the person who bore that name was a failure, unfit for her work, that it was bound to happen if one's pride got too big - heaven always intervened. she knows that too intimately bears the scars of another time that her ego got bigger than her skill - only then it was her own life in the balance.
but it doesn't change their opinion. it doesn't mean she can't be held, and she turns to hide his face in Majima's chest, breathing slow to keep herself steady. Emily is so, so tired of running, of being afraid someone will find out - and now they know, and extend grace. there are no words to express that level of gratitude, so she can't bother trying.
what's unspoken is still known. they can ask about things, and she'll answer. she will give Izo and Majima the truth, because that's how much she trusts, cares. embedded in her heart and staying if they so choose.
messy, scarred, but still drawing breath. give her a minute, just like this.
yet, something's still missing. pulling a little back from Majima, she doesn't entirely let go, but looks Izo's way, and gestures. she wants him there as well.]
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but it doesn't change their opinion. it doesn't mean she can't be held, and she turns to hide his face in Majima's chest, breathing slow to keep herself steady. Emily is so, so tired of running, of being afraid someone will find out - and now they know, and extend grace. there are no words to express that level of gratitude, so she can't bother trying.
what's unspoken is still known. they can ask about things, and she'll answer. she will give Izo and Majima the truth, because that's how much she trusts, cares. embedded in her heart and staying if they so choose.
messy, scarred, but still drawing breath. give her a minute, just like this.
yet, something's still missing. pulling a little back from Majima, she doesn't entirely let go, but looks Izo's way, and gestures. she wants him there as well.]