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“Aqua...” So hard to see her being harsh against herself, every little touch of blame being held squarely against her heart as she spoke, her expression enough to tell that she would never let it go.
But he had to at least try, didn’t he?
“Your heart is anything but weak. You are strong, stronger than you know. No one could have lasted as long as you did. And you blame yourself for being able to resist the darkness far more than any other?” A sudden step close, arms around her as he held her against his chest.
“You did an amazing job. Sometimes....that crack can’t heal. It becomes an abyss. But with you, with your heart, it can be repaired. I know it can. Don’t blame yourself, Aqua. Work for better times. You have that chance, don’t ruin it by blaming yourself.”