I had never seen her face like that before. It was so... heavy. Her blue eyes had turned gray. Her comforting smile was resting as lifeless lips on her face. It was as if you could tangibly see the weight pulling her down into a darkness one doesn't return from.

"That's what you do when you love people. You sacrifice. Even if it means giving up your world for their happiness and security."

She was silent for a long time. Then she cleared her throat and I could've sworn I saw water in her eyes.

*"We die for the things we love. Then hope those things miss us after we're gone."