[I know that you both have each other and you don't need me, but I... I need you.
Lup's heart aches at that and she looks over at Lucretia. The tired, broken and bitter woman that used to be so... Lucretia. Her best friend. The only other girl she's spent 82 years with.
Her family.]
I can't forgive you because none of this is your doing. I can forgive this future you eventually, especially if we can have some time to talk about why all of this is happening.
[She hates talking about shit but sometimes it's just needed. She calls out Taako when he's being too much of a dick, so if she's ever found...
...when she's found, she's gonna have to listen to future-Lucretia's side of all this.]
But you? Fuck, you're my best friend and I hate being mad like this so... I guess we can start over?
[Lup sighs, her lashes wet with held-back tears, and then nods like she's made up her mind. Turning to face Lucretia, she opens her arms in a come-here gesture.]
(Her gaze snaps from the coffee table to Lup as she talks, and if she looks a little caught off-guard, it's because she was expecting a very different reaction.
Starting over sounds... wonderful. It's what she had hoped for from Taako, but had resigned herself to never achieving it. She nods slowly, and even uncurls a little on the spot, relieved; she had been prepared to really argue her case. Lup is looking at her now with this awful, pained expression that makes Lucretia's heart ache. There are tears on her eyelashes. When she holds out her arms, Lucretia hesitates, then scoots over and leans into her embrace, dropping her chin onto Lup's shoulder.)
I– I don't want to be mad either, (she mumbles, embarrassed by her bitter outburst now.) I'm sorry for snapping like that. I'm not mad at you, I'm just... tired. I want everything to be okay.
[She's so tired of all these emotions. Sadness, bitterness, anger. Not only this thing, but everything else as well. Taako's loneliness in this place, his breakup, the dude that sexually assaulted him. The Hunger still around even decades after she becomes a lich, making her second-guess herself. Missing Barry. Fuck, missing Barry so damn much.
A month of emotional rollercoasters take their toll even on the strong, independent types. The protectors, the fighters, the technically-two-minutes-older sisters.
So here she is, holding Lucretia in her arms and trying to not sob on her.]
Me too. I just want to enjoy this place while we can while not having to look at the sky. Not... not arguing. Future Lup can deal with Future Lucretia. I want you.
It's okay, (Lucretia soothes, gently putting an arm around her. She can feel that unbidden, upset energy bubbling beneath Lup's skin; she lies her palm flat on her back and rubs in little, comforting circles.)
You have me. And when we get to the, uh... the other me, we'll just take it one step at a time. (She is essentially walking Lup though how to deal with her terrible betrayal. It's a strange feeling, like having an out of body experience.)
We're a team, you and I. And Taako, no matter... no matter what. (She huffs a sigh, hiding her frown in Lup's shoulder. She'll definitely have to make nice with him after this, huh.)
Uh huh– (this last bit comes out a little strangled, but only because Lup is holding her very tightly. She pulls back, freeing herself with a soft chuckle.)
Hey– don't cry, okay? (Lup still looks a little fragile, just about the edges. Lucretia gives her a little pat on the shoulder, squeezing it in solidarity,) or you're going to make me cry.
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Lup's heart aches at that and she looks over at Lucretia. The tired, broken and bitter woman that used to be so... Lucretia. Her best friend. The only other girl she's spent 82 years with.
Her family.]
I can't forgive you because none of this is your doing. I can forgive this future you eventually, especially if we can have some time to talk about why all of this is happening.
[She hates talking about shit but sometimes it's just needed. She calls out Taako when he's being too much of a dick, so if she's ever found...
...when she's found, she's gonna have to listen to future-Lucretia's side of all this.]
But you? Fuck, you're my best friend and I hate being mad like this so... I guess we can start over?
[Lup sighs, her lashes wet with held-back tears, and then nods like she's made up her mind. Turning to face Lucretia, she opens her arms in a come-here gesture.]
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Starting over sounds... wonderful. It's what she had hoped for from Taako, but had resigned herself to never achieving it. She nods slowly, and even uncurls a little on the spot, relieved; she had been prepared to really argue her case. Lup is looking at her now with this awful, pained expression that makes Lucretia's heart ache. There are tears on her eyelashes. When she holds out her arms, Lucretia hesitates, then scoots over and leans into her embrace, dropping her chin onto Lup's shoulder.)
I– I don't want to be mad either, (she mumbles, embarrassed by her bitter outburst now.) I'm sorry for snapping like that. I'm not mad at you, I'm just... tired. I want everything to be okay.
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A month of emotional rollercoasters take their toll even on the strong, independent types. The protectors, the fighters, the technically-two-minutes-older sisters.
So here she is, holding Lucretia in her arms and trying to not sob on her.]
Me too. I just want to enjoy this place while we can while not having to look at the sky. Not... not arguing. Future Lup can deal with Future Lucretia. I want you.
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You have me. And when we get to the, uh... the other me, we'll just take it one step at a time. (She is essentially walking Lup though how to deal with her terrible betrayal. It's a strange feeling, like having an out of body experience.)
We're a team, you and I. And Taako, no matter... no matter what. (She huffs a sigh, hiding her frown in Lup's shoulder. She'll definitely have to make nice with him after this, huh.)
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...it is not now, though. Right now, she's busy hugging Lucretia close and probably squishing her.]
A team. You, me and Taako.
[A smaller team than they were used to, but a damn good one.]
No matter what.
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Hey– don't cry, okay? (Lup still looks a little fragile, just about the edges. Lucretia gives her a little pat on the shoulder, squeezing it in solidarity,) or you're going to make me cry.
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[Lup leans back and dabs at her eyes with a groan.]
I'm so tired of all these emotions, Luce. I'm not having any for at least a few cycles after this place.
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(She exhales hard, then drops her shoulders, and smiles tentatively.)
Friends?
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Friends.