They walked for a while, and Vena decided to break the silence. "You mentioned, before the fight, that you tried to cut my arm to show some kind of devotion. And I asked to whom, but I think your answer got... overtaken."
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"No... I think you did that to yourself fighting that entity. But Xq healed you, so it should be fine. I hope." She was still holding his hand, and quickly dropped it once she realized what she was doing.
She nodded, and regarded him for what might have seemed to him like a bit too long. Should I tell him?
No. I don't deserve that. Maybe now, at least, he'll realize how worthless I am.
"I don't think you're in danger... but you had a difficult past." She paused, looking him in the eye. "You can talk to me, if you ever need to. Light knows I owe you that much."
"You're awake!"
As he spoke, Vena felt that pit of dread grow further. She went pale. "Yes, you do know us. You... can't remember." Tears sprang to her eyes. "I'm so sorry, Rallohir."