And yet it can also be someone's greatest strength.
[The bird disappears, leaving Guizhong stood in its place as Aventurine is accustomed to seeing her. She has his hand held in both of hers.]
One can be kind and weak, but kindness itself is not weakness. [She squeezes his hand.] And I have seen too much death and lost too much to let someone who has become dear to me slip through my fingers easily. So I am afraid you must suffer my kindness, my dear Aventurine.
{ his eyes dip to where her hands hold his. the smile on his face is wry, unsure of how and why he suddenly has all these people who want to help. want to share their kindness. }
I can already tell you'd be impossible to negotiate with on this. But I'll try. I'll try and remember.
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Date: 2025-12-26 01:39 am (UTC)And yet it can also be someone's greatest strength.
[The bird disappears, leaving Guizhong stood in its place as Aventurine is accustomed to seeing her. She has his hand held in both of hers.]
One can be kind and weak, but kindness itself is not weakness. [She squeezes his hand.] And I have seen too much death and lost too much to let someone who has become dear to me slip through my fingers easily. So I am afraid you must suffer my kindness, my dear Aventurine.
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Date: 2025-12-26 11:48 am (UTC)I can already tell you'd be impossible to negotiate with on this. But I'll try. I'll try and remember.