The tremble he swallowed forcefully could not be concealed by the words. Marianne's hues shone pained to keep the sadness to herself not to concern the duke's attempts. And they separated slightly because of the hand that wanted to lift her downcast crown, letting her reminisce as she pondered on the comfort Orland tried to give Marianne.
"… we… even with scars… we still can achieve happiness by loving who we love." — Marianne, recalling a past in a different time and body gently lifted her corners as she said it… Recalling the laughter she enjoyed every day when surrounded by friends she would never see again. — "Leaving the past in the past, recalling the good times… crafting better ones…"
"How mature of my child to say that… Did Eli teach you that?"
"Hahaha~ yes, I taught myself and learned it from others as well~"
"Ahaha~ right~ that is wise to do~"
