Max's now freed hand slips to the ring he wears always on a chain around his neck, squeezing it at the same time that she brushes his cheek, full of warmth and pride. He hopes there really is a heaven that Malachi might be watching from. He hopes it's a comfort to his predecessor to see Valdis isn't alone. If he's anything like Max, then surely he must be relieved to see her happy again.
Max says a quiet prayer of thanks, that he's been trusted to protect the flame of Valdis's heart. One day, he knows, he'll have to leave this life behind but he'll never be gone so long as Valdis carries his memory with her.
"It feels like a dream but it's real, I promise. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere for a long, long time."
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Date: 2024-09-27 03:37 pm (UTC)Max says a quiet prayer of thanks, that he's been trusted to protect the flame of Valdis's heart. One day, he knows, he'll have to leave this life behind but he'll never be gone so long as Valdis carries his memory with her.
"It feels like a dream but it's real, I promise. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere for a long, long time."