[ Sophie's eyes widen at the question, and then she looks down at the ground. Who is Richard to her? Who ...
He's caused her pain, so much pain, and fear. But, despite everything that's happened, she can't really bring herself to describe him as anything other than ... her friend. The main fear that she's had this whole time is whether he's still her friend or not. That's all she really wants. Vowing to remain friends -- it means a lot to her.
And she speaks rather softly at first. ] ... Richard is ... Richard.
[ Then she looks back up at Asbel, as if to make certain to get her point across when she speaks. Richard's important to her. She doesn't want to lose him. ] My ... friend.
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He's caused her pain, so much pain, and fear. But, despite everything that's happened, she can't really bring herself to describe him as anything other than ... her friend. The main fear that she's had this whole time is whether he's still her friend or not. That's all she really wants. Vowing to remain friends -- it means a lot to her.
And she speaks rather softly at first. ] ... Richard is ... Richard.
[ Then she looks back up at Asbel, as if to make certain to get her point across when she speaks. Richard's important to her. She doesn't want to lose him. ] My ... friend.