[It's been a long time since she's thought about that old motto, and it brings a twitch of a smile to her lips. At the time it had seemed so inspirational, so strong. It had filled her with purpose and hope and kept her going even when things were terrifying.
It wasn't the fear that got her, or even the pain. It was being tired. So fucking tired.
Ellie lifts her hand to rest it on Joel's sleeve, squeeze slightly.]
Okay.
[One day. Even if it'll break his heart in the telling. He deserves to hear it if he wants. One day.]
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It wasn't the fear that got her, or even the pain. It was being tired. So fucking tired.
Ellie lifts her hand to rest it on Joel's sleeve, squeeze slightly.]
Okay.
[One day. Even if it'll break his heart in the telling. He deserves to hear it if he wants. One day.]