Part 804: Cordelia A

Oh, darn the luck... No dessert with today's rations, I'm afraid.

None?

Looks like I don't get my Severa time today.

Well... I SUPPOSE I could make an exception. Just for today. ...If you insist.

Oh, I insist.

*Sigh* Fiiiiiiiine. What do we have to talk about this time?

How about today we make a promise?

Boooring...

A promise for the two of us as we build a new future together... A promise that, no matter what, we'll never part with another sad farewell.

...What if you break your promise?

No "ifs" this time. This one is absolute.

...Absolutely absolute?

Absolutely.

......

Well, I guess that's okay. ...I guess I can trust you now...

Of course you can, dear! ...Er but you didn't trust me before?

I've WANTED to for, like, ever! ...I wanted to tell you everything.

But then I thought about losing you again and it... I can't do it... I can't be alone again! I WON'T!

And so you kept your distance. Aw, my poor girl...

I'm sorry, Mother... I'm so sorry! I didn't want to be cold, but I knew once I let you in, there was no going back.

I'm so very glad you have. Thank you, Severa. You followed your feelings, but there's nothing to fear now. You can trust me with anything, and I'll do the same in return. Deal?

Oh, Mom! I love you so much!