“You still keep it with you, don’t you?”
“Of course I do. It’s my lucky charm, after all.”
“Lucky charm, or reminder of something more?”
“Maybe a bit of both.”
“It reminds me of what’s important. Of who I need to protect.”
“You’ve always been so protective. But you know, sometimes I worry… that it’s not just about me.”
“You’re right. It’s not just about you. It’s about the past, and making sure that it doesn’t touch you… doesn’t touch us.”
“I wish you didn’t have to carry all of that, Adrien.”
“It’s not a burden, Delphine. It’s just… something I have to do. For us. For the future.”
“Just promise me one thing… that you won’t forget to take care of yourself too.”
“I promise. And as long as I have this ribbon, I’ll remember to keep that promise.”