#/ also im so sorrrry for the length LOL

[pearlcure]

@captivemuses ; " i could think of no one else better suited to travel alongside to fontaine. i may be unsure of what awaits, but know this.. i will protect you at all costs if we are forced ashore." her hand gently rests upon his own, reassuring that her skills within the waters are prepared for whatever is thrown in their path. if her reports were correct, these ruins were in dire need of the touch of the priestess. at first she was uncertain about approaching the distant hydro nation with the harrowing end of focalors ; her ancestors never mentioned what would become of the divine whence asked to resume the role as hydro archon. may that it be an moment of overthinking, this troubled her mind ever since the prophecy reigned true. a part of her heart aches for what's next, but nonetheless, she must move forward. kokomi's eyes glow with moonlight, and her heart carries the warmth of the sun. umbral and astral, she shines as the beacon of enkanomiya. " i'm forever grateful for you, dear general gorou-kun. "

her cheeks have became more flushed than she had predicted. for a confession meant to be heartwarming, it still stinged like a goodbye all the same. she wanted him to stay forever by her side, whether it be an everlasting friendship or something to be blossomed into delicacy. no matter what, this bond was to be cherished for as long as time would allow. at the same time, the princess also understood that others have a chance of freedom unlike she ; burdened unto duties of her bloodline. although her features still remain sparkling and full of adoration towards the other, her heart wanted to give him the choice that she had never been offered. " if you wish to decline.. please know that i hold no grudges. i will adore you no matter the outcome - a-and always. " by the sound of her voice, tears were moments away from joining the glittering glow upon her cheeks. ( be happy kokomi ! forget these duties, let your heart decide for once ! ) holding back emotions for years had bottled up until this very moment, trying her very best to not look at his face without showing any signs of sorrow. ( what a fool i am, i failed again. )