[ The hug only catches her off guard for a moment, and she's quick to return it with arms wrapping tight around the girl's shoulders. The sharp pinch in her chest is one she welcomes. It comes from a full heart.
Red has always been swift to accept her, both woman and monster, and Vanessa feels fiercely protective of both this girl and monster in turn. There's gratitude, knowing she won't be further denied the opportunity to see both sides to her grow and strengthen.
And if what she says about Vanessa is true, then...she herself has a better chance to rise, doesn't she? It's something more.
Lightly stroking Red's hair, Vanessa finally dares to ask. ]
/somehow even laterrrrr
Red has always been swift to accept her, both woman and monster, and Vanessa feels fiercely protective of both this girl and monster in turn. There's gratitude, knowing she won't be further denied the opportunity to see both sides to her grow and strengthen.
And if what she says about Vanessa is true, then...she herself has a better chance to rise, doesn't she? It's something more.
Lightly stroking Red's hair, Vanessa finally dares to ask. ]
...Did you not go through the beacon?