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<span class="mu-r">“She’s doing better, yeah. Her brain’s still scrambled, so we’re trying to keep a close eye on her. It’s almost like she’s an entirely different person.”</span> you explained.
<span class="mu-g">“That is a shame. But she is alive, and there is a chance that she might one day remember who she is.”</span> Ana said in a consoling tone.
<span class="mu-r">“Yeah. But who knows how long that might take?”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“You cannot rush these things, Ben.”</span> she said, reaching up to rub your shoulder in a consolatory gesture. <span class="mu-g">“Only time can heal wounds.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Right…”</span>
It was the only thing you could think to say. Not wanting to dwell on the topic any longer, you decided to switch things up.
<span class="mu-r">“So…can I take this to mean that you’re staying for a while? Because if you are, I can make some extra room for your stuff.”</span>
Ana gave you a grateful smile and moved her hand from your shoulder to your face.
<span class="mu-g">“While my father and the other great families make their arrangements for the Great Hunt, I suddenly find myself with more free time than I expected to have at such a crucial period.”</span> Ana explained, her hand caressing the side of your face. <span class="mu-g">“So, yes. I have earned myself a vacation while the Nightguard and the Great Families assist the Kravinoff estate in their proceedings.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“So you’re staying?”</span> you asked, unable to hide your excitement.
<span class="mu-g">“I have yet to make my own arrangements to find a suitable hotel, and your offer is a tempting one…”</span> she said with a teasing smile.
<span class="mu-r">“You’re staying.”</span> you decided.
Ana’s finger slipped under the fold of your mask, and you allowed her to remove it from your head.
<span class="mu-g">“I will stay. For as long as I possibly can.”</span> she declared. <span class="mu-g">“So long as I can find something to keep me occupied, that is. What does one do for fun around here?”</span>
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