[ His hand is so warm. Memories from the other world spin around her, slotting in over time after time of broken promises, halfhearted reassurances, or just plain old disinterest. Forever. He's going to protect her forever. For a moment, Riley's lost in bliss, grinning like a child through tears.
And then Maple pulls Eridanus' attention away, leaving her to collect herself. When she runs her knuckle over her eye to keep herself from crying again, for once it's not rough and punishing. ]
Y- yeah. Yeah, he's. He's become...a real troublemaker.
[ Even though she says this, Maple just seems happy to rub against Eridanus, purring joyfully. ]
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And then Maple pulls Eridanus' attention away, leaving her to collect herself. When she runs her knuckle over her eye to keep herself from crying again, for once it's not rough and punishing. ]
Y- yeah. Yeah, he's. He's become...a real troublemaker.
[ Even though she says this, Maple just seems happy to rub against Eridanus, purring joyfully. ]