Okay. Okay. We won't talk to her yet. Riley, breathe. ...It won't be forever. You'll get better. It just takes time.
[She keeps her voice low and even, strokes Riley's back with mechanical precision. She remembers, holding Junko like this, giving soft yes/no answers when she'd choke out questions about herself. Helping rebuild her memories bit by bit, trying to undo all the damage he did to her. Just kids trying to repair a shattered glass, hands clumsy and slick with blood--
She takes a deep breath herself, and noses into Riley's hair.]
...I'll fix it. I'll fix it.
[So, so quiet. Nearly inaudible, almost whispering to herself.]
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...It won't be forever.
You'll get better. It just takes time.
[She keeps her voice low and even, strokes Riley's back with mechanical precision. She remembers, holding Junko like this, giving soft yes/no answers when she'd choke out questions about herself. Helping rebuild her memories bit by bit, trying to undo all the damage he did to her. Just kids trying to repair a shattered glass, hands clumsy and slick with blood--
She takes a deep breath herself, and noses into Riley's hair.]
...I'll fix it.
I'll fix it.
[So, so quiet. Nearly inaudible, almost whispering to herself.]