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[scatmaam]

[ She kept her close, gently rocking. She'd since washed away the grime of battle from her, had time to rest herself, and nothing interfered with taking in the scent of the woman in her arms. The perfume she'd given her... but also the familiar lingering musk of life slowly leaving her... ]

Part of my duties back home... were to watch over those passing into the land of the dead. I'll walk with you here, as well... and greet you with my love when you come back.

[ As in, she didn't intend to leave that night. She was going to be with Jill through the whole process. ]

[whydogs]

I think... I still have some time left. I've been seeing doctors almost every day to keep track of how shitty I'm feeling.

[And boy was she feeling it.]

It's a little bit better at night, and when I'm not out in the sun. And...

[It was when she looked at Shadow that she took particular notice of her neck. Jill's lips were parted and her mouth was slightly hanging open.

She couldn't stop looking.]

[scatmaam]

[ It wasn't exactly a relief to know she wasn't passing yet, but at least she knew that Jill hadn't been ignoring it entirely. But even so...

... She also didn't miss the way she looked at her neck, either. ]

... Thirsty?

[whydogs]

[Jill snapped out of it after Shadow had spoken to her, eyes widening and looking away. Only now had she realized what she was doing.]

N-No! I...

[Of course her initial reaction was to deny.

Deny everything that.]

I hate this.

I don't want to fucking drink blood.

I don't want to die.

[She buries her face into Shadow.]

[scatmaam]

[ Scathach remained silent for a moment, simply holding Jill, rocking gently, before she finally spoke, her voice a soft whisper, meant only for Jill... ]

One can cry and thrash against the darkness of the shadows... or one can welcome them as one would friends. If you've welcomed me, then you could welcome those parts of yourself, could welcome death, all the same... Serve them a drink, as you always do...

[whydogs]

[Easier said than done.

She was just supposed to... be okay with the fact that she was going to die? And that she'd need to drink blood all the time?]

Can't believe I'd miss the days when paying bills was all I had to worry about.

This sucks.

[A pause.]

I know I said I have some time left, but...

Can you please stay with me tonight?

[scatmaam]

[ Zelda left Scathach to the other relationships she'd formed, and the background warmth of the bond was enough for her that she felt she could easily stay with others, even impromptu. Jill needed her then, and she wasn't about to say no. ]

Of course... For as long as you need me.

[whydogs]

[She looked up into Shadow's eyes for but a moment, before kissing her once more.

At least for tonight, Jill wouldn't have to worry about being alone with her thoughts.

Thoughts of what was to come.]