[IC] Myriad Reality

[Host]

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... Okay...
*Takes a deep breath and pauses*
I am so sorry, Rhythm.

@GalaxyRaider

*Crouches down and grabs my hair with my hands*
I know, you can spare me the pleasantries. You're sorry that this isn't going to work out because I screwed up so badly and it's all my fault. Just... just say it and go.

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Crouches down and grabs my hair with my hands*
I know, you can spare me the pleasantries. You're sorry that this isn't going to work out because I screwed up so badly and it's all my fault. Just... just say it and go.

@Host

*Blinks*
Wait, so that’s what you’ve been thinking this whole time? You haven’t been the one angry at me?
*Crouches down behind you and hugs you*
Now I’m also sorry for assuming all this time. I had no idea you were blaming yourself, too...

[Host]

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*Blinks*
Wait, so that’s what you’ve been thinking this whole time? You haven’t been the one angry at me?
*Crouches down behind you and hugs you*
Now I’m also sorry for assuming all this time. I had no idea you were blaming yourself, too...

@GalaxyRaider

*Winces*
Don't turn around and tell me that you're joking. Violet's okay now so please, please don't hurt me that badly.

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Winces*
Don't turn around and tell me that you're joking. Violet's okay now so please, please don't hurt me that badly.

@Host

Rhythm, I spent all this time hiding from the wrath I thought you had waiting for me. I had no idea you were doing the same. I wish I’d come to see you sooner...

[Host]

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Rhythm, I spent all this time hiding from the wrath I thought you had waiting for me. I had no idea you were doing the same. I wish I’d come to see you sooner...

@GalaxyRaider

*Stands up tensely*
Why would I have wrath for you? I'm the one who messed up. Badly.

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Stands up tensely*
Why would I have wrath for you? I'm the one who messed up. Badly.

@Host

You just wanted to help. I put you two in that position by not letting you come, and then freezing up like a deer in headlights when I needed to act the most...

[Host]

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You just wanted to help. I put you two in that position by not letting you come, and then freezing up like a deer in headlights when I needed to act the most...

@GalaxyRaider

*Holds my hands together*
Shut up, you didn't do anything wrong...

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Holds my hands together*
Shut up, you didn't do anything wrong...

@Host

*Puts my hands on your shoulders from behind and stands really close*
That’s not true. I wronged you, and I wronged Violet. Then I did it again. I didn’t have the courage in the moment like I should have, to do what I needed to do... And I hurt you. Then I left you to sit in that hurt for far too long. That’s why I’m sorry.

[Host]

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*Puts my hands on your shoulders from behind and stands really close*
That’s not true. I wronged you, and I wronged Violet. Then I did it again. I didn’t have the courage in the moment like I should have, to do what I needed to do... And I hurt you. Then I left you to sit in that hurt for far too long. That’s why I’m sorry.

@GalaxyRaider

*My arms shake*
You're so, so wrong. I ignored what you said to do and ruined everything for everyone. I couldn't regret anything more.
*A tear digitizes when it hits the ground*

[GalaxyRaider]

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*My arms shake*
You're so, so wrong. I ignored what you said to do and ruined everything for everyone. I couldn't regret anything more.
*A tear digitizes when it hits the ground*

@Host

Nonsense!
*Turns you around to face me and embraces you tightly and fully*
If not for you, we might have all been killed! You changed the course of what happened by showing up. You made a fool of me that day, but to say you ruined anything?... It couldn’t be further from the truth.

[Host]

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Nonsense!
*Turns you around to face me and embraces you tightly and fully*
If not for you, we might have all been killed! You changed the course of what happened by showing up. You made a fool of me that day, but to say you ruined anything?... It couldn’t be further from the truth.

@GalaxyRaider

*Inhales sharply and freezes*
...
*Puts my head against your shoulder*

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Inhales sharply and freezes*
...
*Puts my head against your shoulder*

@Host

And to top it all off? Roles reversed, I’d have done exactly what you did. I was selfish to tell you off from the start.

[Host]

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And to top it all off? Roles reversed, I’d have done exactly what you did. I was selfish to tell you off from the start.

@GalaxyRaider

*Breathes in deeply and then shakes my head*
We're both so stupid...

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Breathes in deeply and then shakes my head*
We're both so stupid...

@Host

*Smiles and gently puts my hand on the back of your head, comfortingly*
I don’t think we should group you in with my kind, now.

[Host]

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*Smiles and gently puts my hand on the back of your head, comfortingly*
I don’t think we should group you in with my kind, now.

@GalaxyRaider

This was the worst time of my life. I'm so, so glad it's all finally over.

[GalaxyRaider]

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This was the worst time of my life. I'm so, so glad it's all finally over.

@Host

You’re telling me. And it’s ended far better than I ever imagined it would after it happened. I still have Violet, and I still have you.

[Host]

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You’re telling me. And it’s ended far better than I ever imagined it would after it happened. I still have Violet, and I still have you.

@GalaxyRaider

Never take a risk ever again, because you used up all your luck.

[GalaxyRaider]

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Never take a risk ever again, because you used up all your luck.

@Host

From here on out, everything’s going to be calculated. Promise.

[Host]

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From here on out, everything’s going to be calculated. Promise.

@GalaxyRaider

*Exhales softly*
...Dad would've killed you if he walked past in the wrong moment.

[GalaxyRaider]

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*Exhales softly*
...Dad would've killed you if he walked past in the wrong moment.

@Host

Whaddaya mean?