[He knew that part. She'd not been shy about telling him the same thing, to tell people how he felt before they were gone. He'd failed with Luna, failed with his father back home, probably failed with many other people he'll likely never meet again. Living so long, and living in the world so briefly, in a place this transient, must make for many regrets when it comes to missed opportunities. Any day - every day - could be the last.
Feeling is one thing. But wanting... the words she struggles with, every time...]
Are there things you're not... allowed to want for yourself?
[He doesn't know the rules, but he can understand the limitations. There are plenty of things he might want but aren't allowed to pursue, back home. Growing up, normal things like going to university, studying and finding a career, exploring outside the city, living a life away from the public eye- all of it was out of his reach since the day he was born. Her limits seem so self-imposed, but maybe they're not? This place, her existence, is otherworldly.
She'd asked if they were allowed to be together, on his part. What about hers? He trusts her- wants to trust her- she's not just pushing herself to mend the world they're on, right?]
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Feeling is one thing. But wanting... the words she struggles with, every time...]
Are there things you're not... allowed to want for yourself?
[He doesn't know the rules, but he can understand the limitations. There are plenty of things he might want but aren't allowed to pursue, back home. Growing up, normal things like going to university, studying and finding a career, exploring outside the city, living a life away from the public eye- all of it was out of his reach since the day he was born. Her limits seem so self-imposed, but maybe they're not? This place, her existence, is otherworldly.
She'd asked if they were allowed to be together, on his part. What about hers? He trusts her- wants to trust her- she's not just pushing herself to mend the world they're on, right?]