[ so that’s… about what she’d expected. asch always struck her as the type who would be a great friend, if he’d allow someone to get that close. it’s terrible to only be able to confirm that after his death. ]

I know.

[ that he deserved better, that is. that there should have been another way. brilith hates how it worked out, but isaac has even more reason to be angry. ]

For what it’s worth… I’m glad you had someone like that here. It sounds like it was a blessing for you, while it lasted.