[it'd dishonor her to not give her something worth fighting for. Louis is kind of weird like that. he'd just told her that no matter the circumstance, losing yourself is akin to watching the world burn, and he can't reasonably back down from the commitment. unfortunate, but... dignity is important, too. even for those who are forgotten by the world around them.]
Of course. I won't stand down. I owe that much to you.
[which is, all sorts of depressing, in a way. he holds out his hand, as if he's shaking on a promise.]
And promise if you strike me down that you'll remember me?
[which is, admittedly, an equally goddamn weird thing to ask.]
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Of course. I won't stand down. I owe that much to you.
[which is, all sorts of depressing, in a way. he holds out his hand, as if he's shaking on a promise.]
And promise if you strike me down that you'll remember me?
[which is, admittedly, an equally goddamn weird thing to ask.]