11th trap ♪

[lucky_breath]

I can't dance anymore.

[it's scribbled in barely legible writing. She couldn't bring herself to say it out loud. Not being able to dance...it may hurt worse the actual loss of her leg. The ink is starting smear as she just...shuts her journal.]

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[drinkuntilidie]

[Her message stabs him right through the heart. Kevas would rather be put on the wheel again than have Aht go through this.

He's not going to reply. He's just going to find her.]

[lucky_breath]

[Your best bet is her cell, Kev. She's buried under her blanket.]

[drinkuntilidie]

[When she's not in the infirmary that's his first stop. There's a knock but he doesn't expect her to open.]

Aht? I be comin' in.

[lucky_breath]

[She can't get around so well anymore, Kevas. So even if she wanted to stop you from coming in, she couldn't. When he comes in, he'll see an Aht shaped lump in the bed, with the blankets pulled over her head.

She's trying not to cry. But it's hard.]

[drinkuntilidie]

[He steps inside shutting the door quietly behind him. For a moment he just stands there, his heart quietly breaking for her. Finally he moves over to the bed and sits down, placing a hand where her head is.

Kevas doesn't say anything. He only sits there in silence with her.]

[lucky_breath]

[It's a few minutes later before Aht finally stirs. She peels the blanket bit by bit until finally it is barely touching her chin. She really is happy he's here. Even if she doesn't smile.]

Hi, Kevas.

[drinkuntilidie]

[When she finally peeks her head out from under the blankets Kevas smiles sweetly at her. It's not entirely genuine but she doesn't need to know that. Right now he wants to just give her some comfort.]

Hey dere sweetheart.

[lucky_breath]

[She scoots as closely to him as she can.]

I'm sorry.

[drinkuntilidie]

[Kevas puts his arms around her.]

Don't joo apologize. Ain't none of dis be joor fault.

[It's the keep, it's the dog, hell it's even his fault for not getting to her fast enough.]

[lucky_breath]

[She looks up at him, eyes glassy.]

I should stay inside now.

[In her room. In her bed. Under the covers. Forever.]

[drinkuntilidie]

[Sweet Loa that's heart breaking.]

Joo can come out wid me.

[He'll find her something so she can move around the keep again. Until then he'll just carry her if he has to.]

[lucky_breath]

[Aht twists the blanket in her hand and looks a little apprehensive.]

Can I stay with you?

[drinkuntilidie]

Course jah can. Joo can stay wid me as long as joo like.

[In fact he prefers it this way.]

[lucky_breath]

[And for the first time since this nightmare started, she smiles. It's weak and barely there. But it's a smile nonetheless!]

Thank you, Kevas.

[drinkuntilidie]

Anytin' fuh joo sweetheart.

[When she smiles so does he. Kevas leans down and kisses her forehead gently.]

[missmimmi]

Aht? Can I see you?

[lucky_breath]

Okay.

[It's a little while later before she replies.]

[missmimmi]

[She doesn't reply.

Instead Mimmi takes a small detour before arriving at Aht's door. She knocks.]

Aht? It is me.

[And she's coming in.]

[lucky_breath]

[Aht's not hiding under the blanket anymore, but she's curled up on her side with her back to the door.]

Hi, Mimmi.

[missmimmi]

[A-awh Aht.]

I brought you some things I thought you might like.

[And she's making her way over.]

[lucky_breath]

[Aht turns to look at Mimmi curiously.]

What is it?

[text]

[muteforareason]

Aht? What happened?

[text]

[lucky_breath]

[it's sometime later before she can reply. The writing is scribbled, but much more legible than the initial post.]

the dog took my leg

[text]

[muteforareason]

Oh Aht, I'm sorry. I wish I could do something to help.

[text]

[lucky_breath]

its okay i just can't dance anymore.

[text]

[muteforareason]

If you ever need anything, I am always willing to help.

[text]

[lucky_breath]

thank you