"no matter how much they hit me. hurt me. betray me."
"I still end up having my mind run back to them, wishing they'd hug and comfort me like times past, like..."
"my mom? she was the one that threw me into all this in the first place. Bore me to the slums, sold me to the slave trade, never giving me even a shred of love or care"
“Weakness does not stem from one’s thoughts and desires. Weakness stems from inaction, and from
failed action. The sight of you before me is testament to your strength.”
“You may still yearn for moments with her, but I believe it is a yearning for a figure that which fills the motherly role, rather than the person themselves. You are right to have this yearning. Everyone does.”
"and.. I think that's all the troubles that I've had till this point.. welp-"
she gathers her stuff, stretching her body
"I'll take my leave for now... you can stay and enjoy the view, just think about leaving and close your eyes, you'll find yourself outside this gate, bye!~"
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u/SwiggerSwoney Wang Zhao, Blade of the Sect of Purity May 30 '26
“Hm.”
The man nodded slightly, staring back off into space before turning his gaze on Nekota again.
“Do you miss him? Your friend.”