[it takes a long time for the word to come, like Emerald is trying very hard to get it out and come to a real conclusion about what to do next, but. once she says it, everything seems easier. she sits back down and she presses her body up against Chandra and she's still holding the blanket around her body like a cloak, and she just. lets one of the kittens clamber over into her lap and nestle down.]
[and Emerald's hand carefully comes out and starts gently stroking the kitten's fur, and there's peace on her face for a moment. a long moment. she just looks... happy. when her voice starts again, it's still dry, but she already sounds like she's in a better state.]
I always wanted to have a pet. But I never thought I could stay in one place long enough to give one the life it deserved. Even right now I don't think I could.
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[it takes a long time for the word to come, like Emerald is trying very hard to get it out and come to a real conclusion about what to do next, but. once she says it, everything seems easier. she sits back down and she presses her body up against Chandra and she's still holding the blanket around her body like a cloak, and she just. lets one of the kittens clamber over into her lap and nestle down.]
[and Emerald's hand carefully comes out and starts gently stroking the kitten's fur, and there's peace on her face for a moment. a long moment. she just looks... happy. when her voice starts again, it's still dry, but she already sounds like she's in a better state.]
I always wanted to have a pet. But I never thought I could stay in one place long enough to give one the life it deserved. Even right now I don't think I could.