It is not your fault, nor your burden to bear. It is you who should be receiving my apologies. I was selfish this night, I simply wanted to know there was another soul with me, who cared for me and cherished me out in this world, where I oft feel unloved.
[She doesn't mean romantic love, of course. She doesn't even need to think that d'Artagnan loves her. But he does care for her, and that matters so much, in the grand scheme of things.]
And for listening to my girlish, silly problems, I do thank you.
[ Of course it's not. Missing the people you love could never be silly. His bed is empty at night, when Constance should be in it. And unlike what he had expected, it's not because he's at a camp at the front lines, or holed up in the garrison. It's just because he's elsewhere, and that's entirely wrong. He understands Lucy's upset. ]
You're far from home, and those you love aren't with you. That's not silly at all. I miss people, too. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
[ He’ll hang up when the line goes dead. It’s not long before he’s fallen back to sleep, with thoughts of what they discussed still rolling around in his head. ]
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I'm sorry.
You're not alone, my Lady, I promise you that. I know I can't be your brother, but I am here. I won't let you be alone.
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[She doesn't mean romantic love, of course. She doesn't even need to think that d'Artagnan loves her. But he does care for her, and that matters so much, in the grand scheme of things.]
And for listening to my girlish, silly problems, I do thank you.
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[ Of course it's not. Missing the people you love could never be silly. His bed is empty at night, when Constance should be in it. And unlike what he had expected, it's not because he's at a camp at the front lines, or holed up in the garrison. It's just because he's elsewhere, and that's entirely wrong. He understands Lucy's upset. ]
You're far from home, and those you love aren't with you. That's not silly at all. I miss people, too. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
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[She whispers it, and finally-]
I will see you tomorrow, won't I?
[For whatever reason. For an outing, or for a meal, or just for company.]
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[ It's easy to promise that, and his voice sounds gentle. Already, he values Lucy's friendship. ]
I'll come to find you, when the hour is decent. You can rely on it.
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[She really is. She waits a moment, in case he wishes to say something else, but she's already falling back asleep, ready to hang up.]
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Goodnight, Queen Lucy.
[ He’ll hang up when the line goes dead. It’s not long before he’s fallen back to sleep, with thoughts of what they discussed still rolling around in his head. ]