Not a happily ever after

[jianai]

[After being rescued, Ren regains consciousness pretty quickly. That's what happens when you heal at an accelerated rate - though can Ren's spirit heal so quickly, too?

After all, Mark turned out to be a traitor. One who, in the end, lost his life. What does Ren have to say about it?]

It's true. It's true what I said - my faith in humanity as a whole will not be eroded by a single person's actions. If you are concerned for my powers, that they are still needed... well, you have nothing to worry about.

As for myself...

[Ren smiles sadly. A trail of dried up tears is so visible on their face, and no one even tries to hide it.]

I'm happy that you let my kin live, even knowing they have nothing but disdain and mistrust for humankind. Even if they do... it's not fair to judge them for their beliefs, is it? Only for actions - and they didn't do anything yet.

So. I'm proud of you.

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[mistaken_for_monster]

[Volya's just going to hug Ren.]

's not your powers 'm worried about... are you sure you're alright?

[He looks up at them with worry. Sure she says she is, but the dried tears tell another story.]

[jianai]

I am alright, Volya. Well...

[The hug is returned, though Ren tries to gently nudge Volya into making it a less direct one rather than a full on embrace. Wounds still hurt even for the unkillable.]

As alright as you can be in this situation. But I'll be fine.

You have nothing to worry about.