He stares up at her, then out past the fire into the night, eyes bright with emotion as he clenches his hand in front of his mouth, as if trying to hold her words to his own lips.
Free. Free. He can feel the smile break over his face as unutterable relief and joy wash through him, leaving him lightheaded and unsteady.
It's over. After all these years, it's over. He's no one's weapon to wield, not any longer. He's free.
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He stares up at her, then out past the fire into the night, eyes bright with emotion as he clenches his hand in front of his mouth, as if trying to hold her words to his own lips.
Free. Free. He can feel the smile break over his face as unutterable relief and joy wash through him, leaving him lightheaded and unsteady.
It's over. After all these years, it's over. He's no one's weapon to wield, not any longer. He's free.