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The sky shines differently today than it did yesterday
[Perhaps to the surprise of no one, there is no after party after that trial. Two children were dead. Two children were dead over a simple accident and the Wizard cared more about himself than anyone else. But they won't give up, they can't give up. They had to keep fighting until everything's been set right.
At the Lobby ofrenda later that night, there are six origami pieces accoupling the other memorials. A penguin, a rose, an octopus man, computer, a music note, and the last one are of a boy and girl holding hands. Along with that there is a plate of strawberry cupcakes with blueberry icing and a note that reads:]
There is still hope and love in the world
Never let The Wizard make you think otherwise 💗
At the Lobby ofrenda later that night, there are six origami pieces accoupling the other memorials. A penguin, a rose, an octopus man, computer, a music note, and the last one are of a boy and girl holding hands. Along with that there is a plate of strawberry cupcakes with blueberry icing and a note that reads:]
Never let The Wizard make you think otherwise 💗
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Do you want to talk about it? We don't have to, but... [Elsa doesn't move closer, not wanting to invade Cass's personal space even more than she has these past few hours, but she's turned to fully face her now.] I meant it, when I said I'm going to be here for you, no matter what. Even if you just need to yell, or rant... I want to help you.
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What's there to talk about? My... friend is dead. [Cassandra shudders at the word "friend". She can't bring herself to say his name.] The girl he liked is dead too, all because of a mistake. And... even if I get out of here, even if I can get back to Corona... I'm not going to be welcomed back.
[She meets Elsa's gaze.] But I have to tell them what happened...
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[One hand stays on the ground beside her, so Owl can hop around and poke at her if he wishes. The other reaches out, gently laid on top of Cass's scarred hand.]
We can do it together. We can... we can work with Rapunzel and her family and find some way to honor him, like he deserves.
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...I know. [More than anything, she believes in Elsa's word. Just in these past few weeks, she's proved herself to be not just a good listening to Cass's plight, but an understanding friend.] I... I trust you, Elsa.
[A gentle hand squeeze punctuates that remark.]
We'll get out of here. We have to, now.
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Yeah. [The tone of her voice is soft, but there's a firmness to it as well.] As long as we have each other, we can do anything. You're always stronger when you have the people you care about by your side.
[It's... strange. Anna's said that to her, and she's said that to Anna. She never feels stronger than she does when she's with her sister, but... something about how she feels when she says that to Cass feels different than when she talks to Anna...]
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...Yeah. [there's a feeling in Cassandra's chest. She hasn't felt it in a little while. It's hope.] Having people by your side that care about you... helps. It helps a lot. If we all stand by each other, we'll be much stronger than if we worked apart.
[Her thumb runs smoothly against the back of Elsa's hand. Delicate, gently. Like she worried Elsa might break if she so much as thought more about the woman beside her. And Cassandra was thinking a lot.]
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[Elsa's hands always seem so delicate. Years and years of wearing gloves have left them almost unnaturally smooth, and it's only in recent years that they've gained the usual nicks and cuts most people gain with work. It just further highlights the difference between them, but... not in a bad way.
Her touch is soft. Her touch is gentle. Her touch tries always to soothe, not hurt.]
I was worried, that you were going to start pulling away from all of us. This... this is the worst time to do that, when you're in so much pain.
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But Elsa was... different. Similar, but different.]
It's a little hard to avoid people here, isn't it? [Was that a joke? Maybe.] I'm not... happy, Elsa. It's not easy to talk about this, but it feels like all I can do is just sit here and think about it.