( ... )

... well, who knows? Maybe it's true you get reborn. Maybe you get to live in a better place, once your soul's somewhere else entirely.

( she hums, glancing up. she's not sure whether she believes in anything about afterlife, or rebirth, or any religious concepts of death in general, but — she thinks it'd be nice, to be able to put your faith in something so silly.

well, at the very least, she knows now that life isn't just about pain. it's about the good moments, too, and... even if they're scarce, sometimes it's enough to keep you going. she might be weak, but there are ways to offset that, and... she wants to live. despite everything. )

Don't make that face at me, Akki! I won't do anything stupid. ( maybe. )