[ there's a pause while Fiora readies herself to say this. She hates to talk about it - there's a reason she hasn't yet, even though it's on her mind constantly. Speaking makes it feel more real. ]
This body -- it's not built to operate as a standalone model like this. Before, I used to have... something that was keeping it from falling apart. But I lost her before I even got here. Honestly, it's a miracle I've made it this far.
[ a small, awkward smile. ]
I only need to hold on for a little longer. Just so I can get home and finish what I need to do, but - some days are worse than others. That's all.
I'm not forsaking anything, promise. I'd feel way worse if everyone was fretting over me. [ a pause. ] Besides, I'm not gone yet! I've still got plenty of fight left in me, and I'm gonna use it.
[ Even now, she puts on that sunny disposition... ]
... Alright, alright. How 'bout we get you back to the inn then, aye? If you could use the rest, 'twould best be done in a comfortable bed away from the wildlife.
For sure. I'd rather not wake up covered in monkeys again.
[ it's a little slow, but she manages to get up to her feet again. everything still feels sluggish, and there's a faint pain in her chest, but, she thinks, it's nothing she can't deal with. ]
Sorry, Alphinaud. This shouldn't be your problem, too... It's my fault for not being more careful when I'm feeling tired.
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... You're not going to believe me if I tell you it's really nothing, are you?
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[ But with a shake of his head, he shifts back. ]
I shan't press you further should you not wish to say, however.
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There's not much point in hiding it if you already know something's wrong with me. Just promise not to tell anyone, okay? And don't get upset.
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Alright.
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This body -- it's not built to operate as a standalone model like this. Before, I used to have... something that was keeping it from falling apart. But I lost her before I even got here. Honestly, it's a miracle I've made it this far.
[ a small, awkward smile. ]
I only need to hold on for a little longer. Just so I can get home and finish what I need to do, but - some days are worse than others. That's all.
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You—you mean to say you could break down at any moment?
[ Alphinaud blurts out his worried words without a second thought; in the next, he realizes he agreed not to get upset, but... ]
Are you certain there is naught that can be done? Truly?
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I got someone to help a little bit, but it's just buying me some more time.
[ she's lost too much blood, and what's left of her heart isn't strong enough to power her alone. ]
I don't want people to worry, though, so please... don't tell anyone about this. We've got to focus on getting out of here.
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You needn't worry so much of us that you would forsake your own wellbeing.
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I'm not forsaking anything, promise. I'd feel way worse if everyone was fretting over me. [ a pause. ] Besides, I'm not gone yet! I've still got plenty of fight left in me, and I'm gonna use it.
[ she flexes an arm playfully. ]
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... Alright, alright. How 'bout we get you back to the inn then, aye? If you could use the rest, 'twould best be done in a comfortable bed away from the wildlife.
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[ it's a little slow, but she manages to get up to her feet again. everything still feels sluggish, and there's a faint pain in her chest, but, she thinks, it's nothing she can't deal with. ]
Sorry, Alphinaud. This shouldn't be your problem, too... It's my fault for not being more careful when I'm feeling tired.
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[ He watches her rise, slow and uneasy. ]
... And I realize I cannot bear your full weight. However, should you need me to keep your balance, you need only say the word.
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You're quite the little gentleman, aren't you? I'm all right, I think. But I wouldn't say no to an escort back.
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