.....Yeaaah, you're not the first person to tell me that.
[She stopped counting after the second time.
She takes one hand back to grab her drink, continuing to hold his hand with the other.]
...she was the person who told me that it was okay to live... even if that meant hurting others. Even if I couldn't do anything. Back when I was ashamed of living, she stayed by my side and supported me.
So this... this is the least I can do for her. I don't think it's really possibly to repay her for everything she's done-- but I'd gladly spend my whole life trying.
cw for mentions of survivor's guilt and suicidal ideation and the likes...
[She stopped counting after the second time.
She takes one hand back to grab her drink, continuing to hold his hand with the other.]
...she was the person who told me that it was okay to live... even if that meant hurting others. Even if I couldn't do anything. Back when I was ashamed of living, she stayed by my side and supported me.
So this... this is the least I can do for her. I don't think it's really possibly to repay her for everything she's done-- but I'd gladly spend my whole life trying.