[Max continues to sob quietly as he goes on. She's been carrying the guilt of that event for several days now- and it's in no way easy to let go of. And, though she doesn't say anything, she appreciates how much he tries to make her feel better. How much he explains and tries to comfort her.
But the fact is, and the end of the day, he wouldn't have died if she hadn't rewound. If she hadn't brought the phone down. If she'd been able to resist the Reaper like so many others had.
She knows she shouldn't be so hard on herself. But knowing and accepting are two different things. What else is she supposed to do? Give herself a free pass?]
...I don't-... I don't know. I guess it makes sense.
[The response comes after a very long pause, one filled with sniffles and shaky breaths.]
It' not... just your job, you know. We're... all supposed to look after e-each other.
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Date: 2018-05-31 06:31 am (UTC)But the fact is, and the end of the day, he wouldn't have died if she hadn't rewound. If she hadn't brought the phone down. If she'd been able to resist the Reaper like so many others had.
She knows she shouldn't be so hard on herself. But knowing and accepting are two different things. What else is she supposed to do? Give herself a free pass?]
...I don't-... I don't know. I guess it makes sense.
[The response comes after a very long pause, one filled with sniffles and shaky breaths.]
It' not... just your job, you know. We're... all supposed to look after e-each other.
[As much as they can, at least.]