@reavenant , “ i’m so , so sorry . you didn’t deserve that . ”
‘‘ --------- it’s fine , we’re fine . ’’ you are visibly shaken , hand still on the knob of the door with which you had locked your friend in , holding on as if it keeps you upright . of course , you couldn’t have a 𝕟𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡 [ . . . ] this town didn’t allow such , though it would be unfair to blame the town only . you attract danger , care of it like a newborn child , cradle it in a gentle embrace . aspen was no different . you watch her carefully , sadness and relief swallowing the default joy . ‘‘ it’s fine , ’’













