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( Alexiel's communicator is sitting on the edge of her bathroom sink. The picture is obviously skewed. This is a video that no one was meant to see.

As she stares at her reflection wearing little more than a bath towel, she reaches up and touches her cheeks. There is a strange light in her eyes and, for those who are sensitive to such things, a pulsating, powerful aura surrounding her. She raises a hand and the towel begins to slip, revealing more of her pale skin yet, at the last second, she comes back to herself enough to grab it with her free hand. Her upraised hand is soon pressed against the glass of the mirror. )

Am I meant to seek you endlessly? ( She doesn't shed tears, however the emotion shaking her voice is obvious. ) You will never know.

( Waiting in the City is slowly grinding against her self-restraint. She moves in a way that suggests she is forcing herself to bury all of the negative emotions her appearance causes her to feel.

So like him. Twins.

There really is no telling what she sees in the mirror. Are they nightmares? Visions?

To have this body and not be able to reach him is torture. This is a side she never wanted anyone else to see. With a quick swipe of her hand, she knocks her communicator away from her and the screen goes black. )

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( Sliding an arm around him, Alexiel relaxes into a comfortable position. )

I'm sorry for worrying you.

You're fine.

I'd rather know when you're in pain. Even if I can't do anything, I can at least be by you. Remind you you're not alone anymore.

I can't put how much that means to me into words. ( It's more than she ever imagined for herself. )

You don't have to. I still share some of your memories.

I know. And if I can help it, you'll never be alone like that again.

And you wonder if you're wanted? ( She shakes her head, smiling faintly. ) No, Setsuna, you're needed.

Needed? [Outside of Sara, he's not very used to the concept, not even being wanted. It's where his fear stems from.]

I need you. ( And she isn't ashamed to say it. )

I need you, too.

I know it's not something I realized until recently, but I do.

It isn't in either of our natures to need another without significant reason.

Yeah, to say the least.

There's a very powerful reason. [He remains pressed against her.]

I won't forget it. ( She wraps her arms around him protectively. )

I won't either. [He nuzzles her shoulder.]

I won't let you. ( Is that a promise or a threat? Both. )

[He chuckles. Both is good with him.]

I won't let you, either. Not when I have something I don't want to let go of, again.

You needn't let go of anything. ( Not ever again. She rests her cheek against his hair. ) We'll find happiness.

[A pained, quick laugh, and tears brimming his eyes.]

You think we can? Every time I think I've found it, it seems to slip away.

It's difficult to capture, but I have no doubt that we will. ( She touches his cheek. ) Believe, Setsuna.

If anyone can, we can. And I can't give this up. I won't. [Not as long as his feelings are reciprocated, at least.]

If anyone tries to intervene, we will deal with them together. ( And without mercy. )

[Light chuckle.] I really hope anyone isn't that stupid.

I fear some might be tempted. ( Everything is possible. )

Then if they are, we'll just have to show them why that's a very bad idea.

We don't lack the power to do so.

Nor the willpower.

And as if I'm gonna let anyone screw with this.

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