That was Penelope's default response, something pre-programmed and hardwired in. She wasn't running from this. It didn't make her any less frightened, but it was the one thing she had resolved not to budge on. If she couldn't follow through on her promise not to let Freya hurt anyone, did she really deserve to say she loved her?
It didn't make her any less fearful, the aching desperation in her partner's eyes sending a chill through her entire body. Her eyes flitted down to the brand, then right back to Freya's. Resolve mingled with dread, and her voice came out surprisingly firm.
"I made you a promise."
Darting forward, she gave Freya a quick kiss before stepping back, fingers moving over towards a different crystal. A sickly greenish light began to pulse behind her, one of her own brands springing to life as she drew on the Esper within. If half of what Freya had said was true, then she was going to need all the help she could get.
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That was Penelope's default response, something pre-programmed and hardwired in. She wasn't running from this. It didn't make her any less frightened, but it was the one thing she had resolved not to budge on. If she couldn't follow through on her promise not to let Freya hurt anyone, did she really deserve to say she loved her?
It didn't make her any less fearful, the aching desperation in her partner's eyes sending a chill through her entire body. Her eyes flitted down to the brand, then right back to Freya's. Resolve mingled with dread, and her voice came out surprisingly firm.
"I made you a promise."
Darting forward, she gave Freya a quick kiss before stepping back, fingers moving over towards a different crystal. A sickly greenish light began to pulse behind her, one of her own brands springing to life as she drew on the Esper within. If half of what Freya had said was true, then she was going to need all the help she could get.