[As so often seems to be the case, with neither of them anywhere near as concerned about their own well-being as they are about the other's.
The absence of their bond leaves a gaping emptiness where her heart should be; physically, nothing has changed, but it feels like a large part of her has been swiftly and suddenly cut away, the sting settling in now that the wound has had a moment to breathe.
Of course Alice insists she'll be alright, as she always does, but Karin shakes her head and gives her shoulder a squeeze before using one hand to indicate that other members of their party should move around them. They'll catch up, though she doesn't expect to get too far behind. Thankfully, nobody crowds them.]
I'll be right here as long as you need me.
[Which is to say that she doesn't believe Alice's insistence for a moment, but respects the way she chooses to handle this, at least for now.]
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[As so often seems to be the case, with neither of them anywhere near as concerned about their own well-being as they are about the other's.
The absence of their bond leaves a gaping emptiness where her heart should be; physically, nothing has changed, but it feels like a large part of her has been swiftly and suddenly cut away, the sting settling in now that the wound has had a moment to breathe.
Of course Alice insists she'll be alright, as she always does, but Karin shakes her head and gives her shoulder a squeeze before using one hand to indicate that other members of their party should move around them. They'll catch up, though she doesn't expect to get too far behind. Thankfully, nobody crowds them.]
I'll be right here as long as you need me.
[Which is to say that she doesn't believe Alice's insistence for a moment, but respects the way she chooses to handle this, at least for now.]
I wonder if this has happened to anyone else...?