I don't care whether she's sincere. It takes a monster to look into the eyes of another and love them still.
( alina would know, intimately. some blackened, disgusting piece of her heart still beats for the darkling, after all this time. some tender, too-human piece of her heart still waits for any sign that he regrets what he's become — some show of humanity that might make it more forgivable to long for him in the dark.
a stupid girl, just like jem. they both rightfully deserve condemnation for it. )
You'll make dangerous enemies, speaking against her. Are you sure you want to do this?
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They can defend her all they like. She may be genuine in her pain, but we know the House cares not for what we feel, in this game.
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It takes a monster to look into the eyes of another and love them still.
( alina would know, intimately. some blackened, disgusting piece of her heart still beats for the darkling, after all this time. some tender, too-human piece of her heart still waits for any sign that he regrets what he's become — some show of humanity that might make it more forgivable to long for him in the dark.
a stupid girl, just like jem. they both rightfully deserve condemnation for it. )
You'll make dangerous enemies, speaking against her. Are you sure you want to do this?
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A queen need not worry about dangerous enemies if her allies are more fearsome.
[ a compliment. ]