[Lailah lets him go easily, though she keeps a hand on him. Somehow, she manages to smile. It's a little sad, but it's still a smile.]
Of course I would've come to save you, Sorey. You're not just my Shepherd and vessel to me.
[Always, always, her Shepherds and Sub Lords are precious people in her heart. They're what make the job worth so much pain and heartache. Learning their dreams, their personalities, their hopes, being part of their lives...it makes her happy.
But this brings her to the topic they most need to discuss. Gently, Lailah brushes his bangs away from his face.]
Sorey...I want to give you a choice, and I want to give you time to think about it. [Lailah pauses only for a second.] I'm willing to reinstate the pact and become your Prime Lord again. However, I don't want your answer right this second. I want you to think about whether you truly want to try again.
[She squeezes his shoulder gently. Her words are gentle, but they're also firm. Lailah doesn't want him to rush into a decision. Not when they have time on their side, for once.]
I'm not going to push you one way or the other. [She smiles at him kindly. Yet...she remembers Michael, how he quit being her Shepherd. As much as it'll hurt, Lailah didn't force him to stay, and she certainly won't force Sorey.] This is your personal choice, and I'll support your decision no matter what. I'll still be your friend no matter what.
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Of course I would've come to save you, Sorey. You're not just my Shepherd and vessel to me.
[Always, always, her Shepherds and Sub Lords are precious people in her heart. They're what make the job worth so much pain and heartache. Learning their dreams, their personalities, their hopes, being part of their lives...it makes her happy.
But this brings her to the topic they most need to discuss. Gently, Lailah brushes his bangs away from his face.]
Sorey...I want to give you a choice, and I want to give you time to think about it. [Lailah pauses only for a second.] I'm willing to reinstate the pact and become your Prime Lord again. However, I don't want your answer right this second. I want you to think about whether you truly want to try again.
[She squeezes his shoulder gently. Her words are gentle, but they're also firm. Lailah doesn't want him to rush into a decision. Not when they have time on their side, for once.]
I'm not going to push you one way or the other. [She smiles at him kindly. Yet...she remembers Michael, how he quit being her Shepherd. As much as it'll hurt, Lailah didn't force him to stay, and she certainly won't force Sorey.] This is your personal choice, and I'll support your decision no matter what. I'll still be your friend no matter what.