@FarTooForgiving
He'd been down to that crypt a number of times since the passing of his wife, he figured it wouldn't be long until he ran into a familiar face. He'd seen Ekphora down there sometimes, overheard chatter of her training.
"Ekphora, right?"
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀❝There are many forces in the universe, and their powers are varied, big and small. One of them felt that you should get to see me one more time.❞
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀Teshar reciprocated, caressing the back of Marlowe's head.
"I thought.. I thought only Ghosts could bring you back, I don't understand."
"But you feel real."
He removes his helmet, and slips the Ghost back into his pocket as he pulls her into a hug.
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀❝I'm back because you wanted me back, because you asked it so.❞
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀She placed her hand on the ghost, not out of genuine grief, but she felt the real Adonis would.
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀❝It's a gift.❞
One year ago today.
My life hasn't been the same since.
Thanks to everyone who made the intervening 12-month interval the wonderful, unforgettable adventure it has been. (If you're reading this, that likely includes you.)
Thanks, also, to @MacticsG1 (I think?) for the capture?
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⠀ ⠀ ⠀Oh the longing, she bites. Hands grasp his, fingers interlace, the dragon manifests the form of a guardian over her own. She smiles at him with the desired face.