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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[afraid_of_my_shadow]

Yes, she's as kind as your mother, and just as likely to abandon you. Just because she holds you now doesn't mean she won't abandon you. [Alex covers his ears, whispering at the shadow, though he thinks he is only mouthing the words and thinking them.] Shut up, you're lying.

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[feel_nevermore]

I don't want to be your mother. And I won't abandon you. [She's pressing her cheek against his shoulder blade.]

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[afraid_of_my_shadow]

Promise?

What does a promise mean? Nothing.

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[feel_nevermore]

Cross my heart.

[She gently forces him to turn towards her and look her in the eye.]

Can you make the same promise to me?

[He's feeling so depressed it's sending shivers up her spine.]

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[afraid_of_my_shadow]

[Alex nods, trying to smile.]
I can.

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[feel_nevermore]

[Her fingers brush against his skin.] That's my Alex.

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[afraid_of_my_shadow]

And how do you expect to uphold something like that here?

[For once Alex can ignore the shadow easily. That was something he already knew, but at least he wouldn't abandon her as long as he was still in the city.]

Of course. I... I love you.