[ ah. violence, then. she's had plenty of time to think about the things he did, the things she saw in Gigas, and she's found that... how can she blame him for the things it took to get out of there? no, she never wanted anyone to die, but he had been right. whoever locked her up wasn't going to let her walk out of there without a fight. whatever had to be done for the both of them to make it out alive, it was done because of her. a monster wouldn't have gone so far to save her.

and things are different now. it's over, isn't it? she's free, and they're safe. ]

I'm small enough that I made it the rest of the way without anyone seeing me. From there... I suppose I was just lucky. Some people from the city of Union found me, and they took me back with them.

[ she remembers that she's still holding his hand, and drops it a little reluctantly, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear instead. it's silly, but she can't help feeling like he's going to disappear suddenly. she makes herself take a small step back, anyway, to give him some space. ]

Have you ever been? Everyone there is so kind, and they care so much about the other settlements. I'm sure it's a nice change from Gigas, anyway.