You will. [ It's a declaration of both intent and faith. That Evangeline will be helping her make up for lost time, thanks, but also that she knows the time spent with Evangeline will ease some of this ache.
(she's got even less reason to be optimistic now than before, but maybe she'll be able to have that much.)
Her hold loosens enough for her to tug Evangeline inside and close the front door - and to finally notice the outfit she's wearing. ] ... it still fits well. [ like, of course it does, it's her work, but also!!!!! it's been a while, okay, ]
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(she's got even less reason to be optimistic now than before, but maybe she'll be able to have that much.)
Her hold loosens enough for her to tug Evangeline inside and close the front door - and to finally notice the outfit she's wearing. ] ... it still fits well. [ like, of course it does, it's her work, but also!!!!! it's been a while, okay, ]