[Couldn't he see? He had to understand that this was a sacrifice needed, something a queen should do. She needed to protect those with her, traveled with her. If this poison stopped the thoughts and needs, then it was her savior.
She shoved the helmet back at him, harshly rejecting it.]
This is fighting it. [She wiped at her cheeks, her skin was starting to tingle. Soon.] This is how I can be strong.
Please. I can't be like him. I don't want the madness.
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[Couldn't he see? He had to understand that this was a sacrifice needed, something a queen should do. She needed to protect those with her, traveled with her. If this poison stopped the thoughts and needs, then it was her savior.
She shoved the helmet back at him, harshly rejecting it.]
This is fighting it. [She wiped at her cheeks, her skin was starting to tingle. Soon.] This is how I can be strong.
Please. I can't be like him. I don't want the madness.