[And for a long, long time, she stares at her blank dreamberry. Her mind is a whirlwind, but the predominant anchor of it all, the knowledge in the eye of the storm - Marius hates her. Marius hates her and it is her fault.
A long, long time after he has put down the video call on her, he'll get a text through. Just one word, out of all those she wishes she could say to him.]
[He read the message as it came, but could fathom no reply.
He would see to his duty that the girl remained well, but otherwise, a soul so uncouth who would seek to torment an angel was not a welcome phantom. His and Cosette's life would be without shadows, he was determined. All lights.
no subject
A long, long time after he has put down the video call on her, he'll get a text through. Just one word, out of all those she wishes she could say to him.]
SORRY
no subject
He would see to his duty that the girl remained well, but otherwise, a soul so uncouth who would seek to torment an angel was not a welcome phantom. His and Cosette's life would be without shadows, he was determined. All lights.
He did not return her message.]