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“Why?” Therith sobs as she clutches Haurchefant’s limp hand in her own, holding tightly as she presses it to her face. She hadn’t had enough time to react, wasn’t able to at least throw up a barrier, before Zephirin’s lance struck Haurchefant’s shield.
“Because I love you.” He smiles weakly up at her, fingers doing their best to rub against her face.
“Now go on, show me that smile of yours I so adore. A smile better suits a hero, after all.”
