With the infinite patience of one who has learned to live broken, he awaited her return.

"Love is a luxury." "No. Love is an element." An element. Like air to breathe, earth to stand on.

Once upon a time, an angel and a devil held a wishbone between them. And its snap split the world in two.

I will do just as you wish,' said no cat ever.

Don't I deserve to finally be free of you?

She stabbed him in the armpit, deep, and he dropped his sword. And died. So that's what is feels like, she thought as her boldness gave away to trembling. It feels awful.

Perhaps Fate laid out your life for you like a dress on a bed, and you could either wear it or go naked.