[She had meant to move away after they answered. As a way to show them how your heart can say goodbye by taking away that warmth. She didn't expect them to hug back or do anything.
But they pat the back of her head in a way that's reminds of her all the things she loves about this island. Kind people who take her hand. Who remind her she's not alone with gentle touches and nice words. She raises her head to get a view of the text and-
She doesn't want to die. She doesn't want to say goodbye to anyone. Doesn't want them to say goodbye to her.
A dumb thought that ends as quickly as it starts. Wishing doesn't change anything and she knows that by now.
This is something she can change. Any desire she had to show them how it happens-it's gone with that one touch.]
I think maybe-[Pause]-I changed my mind so-
[Sorry Driftybean. If they don't push her away, she's going to keep a tight hold on them. They've got themself +1 literal child urchin.]
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But they pat the back of her head in a way that's reminds of her all the things she loves about this island. Kind people who take her hand. Who remind her she's not alone with gentle touches and nice words. She raises her head to get a view of the text and-
She doesn't want to die. She doesn't want to say goodbye to anyone. Doesn't want them to say goodbye to her.
A dumb thought that ends as quickly as it starts. Wishing doesn't change anything and she knows that by now.
This is something she can change. Any desire she had to show them how it happens-it's gone with that one touch.]
I think maybe-[Pause]-I changed my mind so-
[Sorry Driftybean. If they don't push her away, she's going to keep a tight hold on them. They've got themself +1 literal child urchin.]
I want it to stay warm.