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“I will not cause his death.”
“I know.”
“It will be soon, now.”
“You made that quite clear.” T’Sai presses closer, sliding her fingers along her lover’s palm.
“If we continue—”
“Shall I stop?”
Silence.
“You will be his, when his time comes. And I... will endure, without you. But T’Lera, he is not here tonight.” T’Sai sends her intentions through their joined fingers and T’Lera gasps despite herself. “One night. If I cannot hold you... at least allow me to hold your memory. Please.”
At last T’Lera nods, pulling T’Sai closer before pressing their other hands together.
“One night.”