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you would prefer i ignore the truth, of course.

[shadowfolds]

I would prefer we understood each other. How could you truly wanted us to find a better way if I couldn’t trust you not to run at the first whisper of suspicion?

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your half-truths were no better! how was i supposed to trust you when you didn't trust me.

[shadowfolds]

You trusted Baghra’s handful of whispered words in the dark over the proof in your safety and your training. Don’t pretend you’re a paragon of honesty yourself, Miss Starkov.

[sankta]

then we're both liars.
maybe we deserve each other for that much at least.

[shadowfolds]

Like calls to like, Alina. You will understand just how true that is, one day.

[sankta]

i understand it enough to know to go the opposite direction.
we can't be good for each other.

[shadowfolds]

Or we are the only ones who can be. The light drives out the darkness, but without darkness the light cannot shine.

Even the Small Science requires balance.

[sankta]

is that what you want from me? balance?

[shadowfolds]

Aren’t you the one who thinks I’m mad? Too long in the dark with nothing but power to keep me company?

[sankta]

i think you're hungry for more.
am i wrong?

[shadowfolds]

Would you believe me if I said otherwise?