[ In one breath, he tells her his answer: whatever this is, it's not the cold. It's not the loneliness. It's the same answer as hers, a realization that leaves her gut twisting in anxiety, leaves her heart pounding in her chestโ something he can probably feel with how close they are once more.
And then, in the next: he swears once more to stay silent. Whichโ
For the first time since this all started, Eula realizes that she doesn't understand.
Of course, it makes sense. It's what they agreed on, after all. It's not like either of them wants this getting out to the public. She agrees with that. She wants that for herself, too. Whatever this is, it's complicated enough without other people trying to peer in.
And yetโ
All or nothing, he said.
It can't be "all". Because of her reputation, of course, but also because of hisโ because of their need for themselves and for each other to keep this secret.
What does that make it, then?
Nothing. ]
R-Right. [ It's as much of an agreement as she can manage right now, not only to his confession, but to his promise. ] Me too.
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And then, in the next: he swears once more to stay silent. Whichโ
For the first time since this all started, Eula realizes that she doesn't understand.
Of course, it makes sense. It's what they agreed on, after all. It's not like either of them wants this getting out to the public. She agrees with that. She wants that for herself, too. Whatever this is, it's complicated enough without other people trying to peer in.
And yetโ
All or nothing, he said.
It can't be "all". Because of her reputation, of course, but also because of hisโ because of their need for themselves and for each other to keep this secret.
What does that make it, then?
Nothing. ]
R-Right. [ It's as much of an agreement as she can manage right now, not only to his confession, but to his promise. ] Me too.
[ Eula feels like she's going to be sick. ]