Already unsteady, bylethâs knees give, and she sags, catching calebâs shoulder with one hand, ice pack still held in the other, head spinning. It canât. Itâs not... not real.
she shakes her head, over and over, rules swimming. She barely hears calebâs question, blood rushing through head, threatening to black her out at a momentâs notice.
Alive. Alive.]
Iâll do... it.
[sheâs barely conscious of what sheâs agreeing to. But if there was a chance... even a sliver of hope...]
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And if I win, you will kill her father?
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Already unsteady, bylethâs knees give, and she sags, catching calebâs shoulder with one hand, ice pack still held in the other, head spinning. It canât. Itâs not... not real.
she shakes her head, over and over, rules swimming. She barely hears calebâs question, blood rushing through head, threatening to black her out at a momentâs notice.
Alive. Alive.]
Iâll do... it.
[sheâs barely conscious of what sheâs agreeing to. But if there was a chance... even a sliver of hope...]
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The two of you will be working together against your opponents. Her father will be safe. Nott will be safe. You simply just must win.
[ but! she seems to take that as both of their agreements, and nods her head.
and with that, the prime minister stands from her desk at the screen. ] The doors will open shortly. Please be prepared.
[ and with that, the doors open to reveal... ]
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Very softly - ]
It will only hurt us, in the end. But I don't want you to lose your father. So we can try until you feel tired of it.
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but heâs rightâand silently nods at his words. itâs a gesture she can hold on to.]
I... donât want to lose him twice.