You've done more than anyone I've ever known has done.
[It's quietly, calmly said as Dorothy looks down at Tails. At this fox she's grown so protective over--the hope of this world, alongside so many others. It feels like weeks ago she had been confused by the kindness of that little child, over and over again wondering if she could live up to the expediencies placed on her. If she really could be the hero this world needs.
Now that she's here, facing down this final battle...she doesn't feel scared, somehow. This feels multitudes more hopeful, somehow, than it did weeks ago. There's an end in sight. All they have to do is seize it.]
...I've never been used to kindness, outside of my brief time with the Goddess Squad. From humans, I mean. [...] But you've unabashedly stuck your hand out again and again, and I've greatly enjoyed our talks and everything that we've been able to share with one another. Why, I'm looking very forward to seeing what our next tea party will be like, once this is all over. But...
[Dorothy looks away again, out to the sky, as she considers her words.]
...I long considered my fellow Goddesses almost like sisters to me, but...it's something I never really thought I would feel again. So strongly for something, that one almost feels like...kin.
I believe that may be the best way I can describe how I consider you, now.
So...please do know, that I will do all I can for you, dear.
[Dorothy doesn't look back at Tails at that, but her expression is warmer. It feels...weird, and she hopes it's not too weird, but when she looks at him, she really does see someone she could call family, in a way.
This place has done many things to her, but she's certain she doesn't regret it.]
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[It's quietly, calmly said as Dorothy looks down at Tails. At this fox she's grown so protective over--the hope of this world, alongside so many others. It feels like weeks ago she had been confused by the kindness of that little child, over and over again wondering if she could live up to the expediencies placed on her. If she really could be the hero this world needs.
Now that she's here, facing down this final battle...she doesn't feel scared, somehow. This feels multitudes more hopeful, somehow, than it did weeks ago. There's an end in sight. All they have to do is seize it.]
...I've never been used to kindness, outside of my brief time with the Goddess Squad. From humans, I mean. [...] But you've unabashedly stuck your hand out again and again, and I've greatly enjoyed our talks and everything that we've been able to share with one another. Why, I'm looking very forward to seeing what our next tea party will be like, once this is all over. But...
[Dorothy looks away again, out to the sky, as she considers her words.]
...I long considered my fellow Goddesses almost like sisters to me, but...it's something I never really thought I would feel again. So strongly for something, that one almost feels like...kin.
I believe that may be the best way I can describe how I consider you, now.
So...please do know, that I will do all I can for you, dear.
[Dorothy doesn't look back at Tails at that, but her expression is warmer. It feels...weird, and she hopes it's not too weird, but when she looks at him, she really does see someone she could call family, in a way.
This place has done many things to her, but she's certain she doesn't regret it.]