[ He had hoped it would be a silly secret, one he could make fun of and they would have some kind of laugh after everything, but it is solemn... Morose. Joonghyuk frowns and looks over to the patch and doesn't take a step back despite Kaeya being close. He's used to this now.
He's aware he's used to this. ]
... Is there a reason why?
[ The play fighting ends when Niah just tackles Polaris down and sinks on him. ]
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He's aware he's used to this. ]
... Is there a reason why?
[ The play fighting ends when Niah just tackles Polaris down and sinks on him. ]
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It reminds me of a choice I made. And I carry that choice with me now every day.
[ polaris sinks into the snow with a heavy breath, teething at niah's jaw, at his muzzle. the sound that leaves him is soft and winding. ]
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… Like a reminder, every waking day.
[ He sighs as he looks at the blood pooling under them. Little inky letters lost in the crimson red. ]
I suppose I can say that for my current wound, too, but I can’t have regrets anymore.