[She would love nothing more than to run away, to dive into her fear and cry. But now was not the time for such childish things. Though still terrified, she can see he's being sincere. She swallows, but does not take his hand as she rises.]
... I'm afraid right now I cannot accept your apologies, Gorthan, as much as I want to. This is not out of spite, or hate, or fear... but because, in a few day's time, neither of us will remember this moment.
[Standing up 'tall', she gestures to her body.]
This has happened once before. We return to our original bodies, our powers are restored, Johto is flooded with newcomers, and we are constantly put in random places on the map. And when it's all over... We do not remember it. Until it happens again, months later.
[She's avoiding eye contact for the moment, because she knows if she stares any longer, she'll start crying too.]
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... I'm afraid right now I cannot accept your apologies, Gorthan, as much as I want to. This is not out of spite, or hate, or fear... but because, in a few day's time, neither of us will remember this moment.
[Standing up 'tall', she gestures to her body.]
This has happened once before. We return to our original bodies, our powers are restored, Johto is flooded with newcomers, and we are constantly put in random places on the map. And when it's all over... We do not remember it. Until it happens again, months later.
[She's avoiding eye contact for the moment, because she knows if she stares any longer, she'll start crying too.]