Emilia would have not thought herself capable of hurting a fly, much less would she have chosen vengeance over mercy. Nonna taught her kindness and the true meaning of family. She also taught her shame and left her helpless. It may be that she will never not have complicated feelings about the woman. But despite the truths she's learning, she can't find it in her heart to hate the woman who became her grandmother.
She supposes that remains the strongest proof of how successful the curse was. Underneath it, she might still be a goddess. But she feels as mortals do, and there is no ignoring that.
It's a train of thought she would not like to follow, so Emilia halts it in its tracks. The next sigh to leave her does loosen her chest a bit, and she gives his fingers a light squeeze, thumb stroking the surface of his hand.
skips.
Emilia would have not thought herself capable of hurting a fly, much less would she have chosen vengeance over mercy. Nonna taught her kindness and the true meaning of family. She also taught her shame and left her helpless. It may be that she will never not have complicated feelings about the woman. But despite the truths she's learning, she can't find it in her heart to hate the woman who became her grandmother.
She supposes that remains the strongest proof of how successful the curse was. Underneath it, she might still be a goddess. But she feels as mortals do, and there is no ignoring that.
It's a train of thought she would not like to follow, so Emilia halts it in its tracks. The next sigh to leave her does loosen her chest a bit, and she gives his fingers a light squeeze, thumb stroking the surface of his hand.
"I'll be glad when we leave."