Shu lifts her head and behind the perpetual self-assurance, the ultra-courteous manners and demeanor, there is a glimmer of something more raw. A depth of sadness lies in those gray-green eyes, a chasm of emotion so vast that it seems impossible it could have formed in the past few moments alone. Perhaps it has always been there, unseen. Perhaps it is the fount from which her gentle courtesy springs.
"What happened was my fault. I acted a fool, but you were the one who paid a price. You must not be burdened by it."
20 seconds.
The pounding of footsteps grows louder. Shu gestures towards the opening, a clear signal for Donnie to descend. She does not seem to expect any answer, helping him quickly secure his line before handling her own.
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Date: 2024-08-22 01:54 am (UTC)Shu lifts her head and behind the perpetual self-assurance, the ultra-courteous manners and demeanor, there is a glimmer of something more raw. A depth of sadness lies in those gray-green eyes, a chasm of emotion so vast that it seems impossible it could have formed in the past few moments alone. Perhaps it has always been there, unseen. Perhaps it is the fount from which her gentle courtesy springs.
"What happened was my fault. I acted a fool, but you were the one who paid a price. You must not be burdened by it."
20 seconds.
The pounding of footsteps grows louder. Shu gestures towards the opening, a clear signal for Donnie to descend. She does not seem to expect any answer, helping him quickly secure his line before handling her own.