[ daylight doesn't realise what he's saying until he's finished saying the words. for a couple of seconds, he's quietly panicking. he almost wants to take it back, realising how big of a responsibility this is and how it might not end well if he messes up.
but then he looks down and sees how young she is and- no. he can't take it back. he doesn't take it back.
in fact- he doubles down by saying, ] How about this? You rest and I'll keep a shift for long as it takes for you to get back your strength.
You don't even need to go anywhere. Sleep here if you want to. But, I promise, I'll make sure no one bothers your grave, Mary.
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[ daylight doesn't realise what he's saying until he's finished saying the words. for a couple of seconds, he's quietly panicking. he almost wants to take it back, realising how big of a responsibility this is and how it might not end well if he messes up.
but then he looks down and sees how young she is and- no. he can't take it back. he doesn't take it back.
in fact- he doubles down by saying, ] How about this? You rest and I'll keep a shift for long as it takes for you to get back your strength.
You don't even need to go anywhere. Sleep here if you want to. But, I promise, I'll make sure no one bothers your grave, Mary.