[... Firefly wants to promise that. She really, really does. But she thinks about how hard it was to diverge from the script just to be able to talk to Stelle, to tell her the truth she deserves to hear. What if Elio saw something that put them into conflict again? Would she be able to fight that?
... But... Elio isn't here. At least, she doesn't think he is. There's likely no script for this world, so as long as they're here...
She can do whatever she wants. And maybe, she can grow strong enough to push back and break free of that cage.]
... I don't know if I can promise that. [She doesn't want to say it, but... no more lies.] But I can promise I'll try. I...
[God, she can almost feel the way Stelle's emotions are threatening to overwhelm her. Her hands curl tight into the fabric of Stelle's jacket, pressing into her back like she's trying to knead out some of that tension.]
... Retiring from Elio's stage is a nice thought. If I can find a way... I will.
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... But... Elio isn't here. At least, she doesn't think he is. There's likely no script for this world, so as long as they're here...
She can do whatever she wants. And maybe, she can grow strong enough to push back and break free of that cage.]
... I don't know if I can promise that. [She doesn't want to say it, but... no more lies.] But I can promise I'll try. I...
[God, she can almost feel the way Stelle's emotions are threatening to overwhelm her. Her hands curl tight into the fabric of Stelle's jacket, pressing into her back like she's trying to knead out some of that tension.]
... Retiring from Elio's stage is a nice thought. If I can find a way... I will.