[Maria has had a similar thought. there is absolutely nothing to return to in her case and she knew what she would do when the time came. part of her had been worried she might be the only one of the people she had gotten to know that would stay. so Harold saying this makes her feel relief.
but not only for herself but also because it seems like something has gotten through to him. through all of the pain he had to experience. to see some beacon of hope that does offer itself to him.
she smiles widely at his words.] That's beautiful. That really is.
[and she means it so much more than he can know. the idea that he cares so much that he will do what he can to live for the other. to spend his time with someone who matters so much. no matter the kind of love it is, it is love. the world, all worlds, should have so much more of that.]
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but not only for herself but also because it seems like something has gotten through to him. through all of the pain he had to experience. to see some beacon of hope that does offer itself to him.
she smiles widely at his words.] That's beautiful. That really is.
[and she means it so much more than he can know. the idea that he cares so much that he will do what he can to live for the other. to spend his time with someone who matters so much. no matter the kind of love it is, it is love. the world, all worlds, should have so much more of that.]