[He shrugs a shoulder. He knows Dumage is capable of choosing right. He really, really wants to believe she'll come with him. Part of him has been burned too many times and is certain the stake she'll run through his heart won't be metaphorical this time.
Another part of him, the stubborn, foolish optimistic part of him, can't possibly imagine this story ending any other way than her making the right choice.]
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[He shrugs a shoulder. He knows Dumage is capable of choosing right. He really, really wants to believe she'll come with him. Part of him has been burned too many times and is certain the stake she'll run through his heart won't be metaphorical this time.
Another part of him, the stubborn, foolish optimistic part of him, can't possibly imagine this story ending any other way than her making the right choice.]
Here's hoping it'll be enough.