Raven's IC contact (Adstringendum)

[feel_nevermore]

Hi. This is Raven.

If you've really got something important to say, just drop your message here.

If not... please avoid wasting both your time and mine. Beep!

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[feel_nevermore]

Yes. A hand mirror that works as a portal to my mind. I have it here too. It's in a chest in my room. You're the only one who knows about it. Except for my teammates back home.

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[crux_ofmylife]

So... what do you use it for? [All he can think of is a pensieve.]

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[feel_nevermore]

I use it mostly for meditation. It helps me control and suppress my emotions.

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[crux_ofmylife]

And why do you need to do that...?

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[feel_nevermore]

Because my emotions fuel my powers and I need to keep a tight control of them so that they won't... control me. [A pause.] They're a weakness to me, a way for my father to get me to become the demon he needs to fulfill his plans.

[There's a longer pause before she turns to face Harry with a small genuine smile.] At least that's what I thought. Until I met you. Now I know there are some emotions who don't need to be suppressed and can help me become a better person. [She knows she'd never have turned into White Raven if it hadn't been for Harry's love and his sorrow when he thought he'd lost her.]

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[crux_ofmylife]

[He smiled a bit, although a touch shyly. Hearing something from that, and being able to read between the proverbial lines, was a bit... strange, but nice.]

Love is a very... powerful force. I'm... glad I helped you see that.

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[feel_nevermore]

[Raven just smiles back at him, quietly. Deep inside she knows that, somehow, they're having a moment here and she doesn't want to break it. Whatever happens between them from now on, she's glad she got to tell him this.

For the first time since Harry's return, she feels like she's the lucky one. Because she remembers. Because that love is one of the most precious things she ever had. And she doesn't want to ever forget about it.]

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[crux_ofmylife]

[He says nothing for a few moments, just enjoying the quiet with her. She's nice to be around and to talk to, even if she knows a disturbing amount about him (which is just because she's known him before).]

I, um, suppose I ought to get going.

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[feel_nevermore]

[She nods.] Alright. I should get back home too anyway.

[She stands up and as an afterthought, she leans in to kiss Harry's cheek.] Take care, Harry.

[And she starts walking away.]

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[crux_ofmylife]

You, too...

[He watches her walk away for a bit before leaving, himself.]