[ oh, elle. the hug and elle's tears are a bit overwhelming--this is a confirmation of what happened, a reaction she didn't think she'd get to see. milla at first returns the hug with one arm, carefully. then, two, before she holds on more firmly.
she doesn't know what they're going through, she doesn't know what's happening just yet, but. she can still offer some comfort, even if the pain is ultimately her fault. so: ]
I will. I promised, after all. [ quietly. a promise she didn't think she'd get to keep, but. a promise nonetheless. ] ... I'm sorry.
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she doesn't know what they're going through, she doesn't know what's happening just yet, but. she can still offer some comfort, even if the pain is ultimately her fault. so: ]
I will. I promised, after all. [ quietly. a promise she didn't think she'd get to keep, but. a promise nonetheless. ] ... I'm sorry.