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[Video/action] Wherein she visits the library

[She had heard rumors of this place, she was pretty sure that someone had even told her about it earlier, back when she was less acclimated to this undersea world. She had been walking, still growing used to being around a large group of people, when her nose had caught scent, of all things, paper; large quantities too. Having spoken to the librarian and finding out exactly the place was, she decides to call Signless in a bout of giddiness. Still not that adept with the comm, she manages to send it broadcast instead.]

[Disciples excited face appears in the video, clearly something very good has happened by the smile on her face. Finally finding words, she speaks.]

SIGNLESS! THIS PLACE HAS BOOKS! FOR FREE!

[She is immediately hushed by someone off-screen. Looking in direction of the voice she apologizes, but continues at a slightly quieter tone.]

They said I could borrow some to read, and then can return for more later! Isn't that amazing!?

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[He had been expecting a smack more than he had been expecting a hug- or perhaps this is simply clinging. Instinctively, he freezes up with his hands not knowing what to do and his mouth not knowing what to say.]

[For a moment, all he can do is just sit there and let her cry. Finally, tentative and nervous, he settles his palms on her back to gently rub at the space between her shoulderblades. She's so small like this. It could nearly be alarming]

[It takes a while for her emotions to run their course. But when she finally recovers her composure, she is still left clinging to the source of all her confliction. Yet, she couldn't bring herself to break the embrace. She was still feeling exceptionally vulnerable, and having someone as strong as he to cling to was proving to be exceedingly reassuring.]

[His hands rubbing her back serves to startle her eyes open. One of the first things she sees is the scar she gave to him, the second time he saved her life. By keeping her safe then, and preventing her from giving into her dark anger, he kept her from becoming the bloodthirsty monster that the voice in the back of her mind wanted her to become. And her thanks? a scar across his face from where she almost blinded him in her anger. ]

[Carefully, she reaches one of her hands up to lightly trace the outline of the scar she gave him.]

I... I'm... Sorry...

[People don't often touch him on the face. To suddenly have her touch there, rough hands but still soft, has him jolt before going still. It's such a strange thing to see a scar in such an obvious place... Most of the others are on his hands and arms. To look in the mirror and see it there and be reminded..]

[He raises one hand up but doesn't quite seem to know what to do with it.]

It is alright. Once I had the time, I was able to clean it up well enough. I believe I deserve it, at any rate.

[Disciple was feeling quite emotionally drained, but in a way it was almost freeing. All the little voices whispering conflicting things to her were quiet, she just didn't have the energy to run her brain in a circle anymore.]

[Done tracing her 'handiwork', her hand briefly cups itself on his cheek, covering the scar.]

I... know I may never be able to fully forgive you for the events of... That Night...

[With a weary sigh she removes her hand from his face. Not wanting to leave the comfort of the embrace, she wraps her arm around him, drawing him tight again. This time it was clearly more then just clinging; She was hugging him.]

I want you to know... How thankful I am to you. You have saved me twice now. For that I am grateful. Darkleer, more then that, you are a wonderful troll. I am glad I got the chance to know you.

[The emotional exhaustion is quite apparent in her voice. Still, she prolonged the embrace, not quite wanting to let go yet. She even buries her head back into his shoulder.]

I never truly expected it, so there's not much harm done.

[He gives a dry smile, although it's honestly directed to just himself. With how she's pressed up against him, it's doubtful she'd see it anyway. It disappears at her last words, however, and for a moment he tenses up, shakes just slightly, before slowly relaxing.]

Thank you for giving me this chance...

[Keeping his arms wrapped around her in return, he bows his head. Somehow, more than anything, he feels some part of him released here and now. Ever since that night, both of those trolls had weighed on his mind and spirit in some way. Their very existence threw everything he knew into confusion. It is only right now that everything feels clear. Clear, and quiet.]

[The embrace lasts just a little while longer, she was still reeling mentally from the catharsis of finally sorting things out with Darkleer. She wasn't sure how she had expected the talk to go, but all things considered, she felt fairly good about its outcome.]

[When she thought both of them had long enough to recover, she finally moves to break from his arms, sliding back down to the ground. With a half-hearted flourish she flops back down into the overstuffed chair, casting a glance to the male troll.]

You deserve it.

The chance, I mean.

I believe I can trust you with it.

[Disciple hearing his reasoning, hearing his thoughts regarding that night... It had started to mend long-scarred wounds. Who knows, maybe some day she may even forgive him. Just... not today.]

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