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[patchwork-crow-writes]

53 - A Second Chance

(Elements of coercion)

Oh my sweet light, you must think I'm such a fool. And perhaps you are right, because who in their right mind could possibly agree to such a terrible arrangement...? Could this make-believe relationship really be worth paying that price?

And yet, when you are by my side, how easily it slips my mind! Oh, I could almost believe that no time has passed as we dance and converse and stand just-a-little-too-close and is that your hand upon my back drawing me nearer...?

But don't be upset at them, my light, when all they're doing is exactly what I told them to do - save the world, restore the balance. And if, in the course of our quest, opportunities should present themselves to... get closer... well, who are we to refuse? Isn't that what this is all about, after all, making better friends...?

And... who knows? Perhaps... you'll come around, and we can do this for real! I mean, it wasn't all that long ago, was it, that we were always together? A-and that was good, wasn't it? To have somebody made just for you, to not be alone anymore...? You think so too, don't you? D-don't you...?!

Oh, how can I make you understand just how much I've wanted - no, NEEDED this!? Just a little more time, to make you see what I see! My second chance stands now before me, and I shall NOT squander it! Just let me serve you - let me cherish you once again, and all will be right with the world!

And then... and then we'll be... we'll be...

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The Dark Menagerie No. 53

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