[She strokes the back of Elena's head, feeling the smooth softness of Elena's hair under her fingers - maybe for the last time. She doesn't want to keep thinking about how close they are to the end, but she can't help it. There's so little time left, and she wants to make the most of it while she can.]
[Looking up into Elena's face, she smiles, sniffs, and nods. She understands. She will. But--]
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[Looking up into Elena's face, she smiles, sniffs, and nods. She understands. She will. But--]
I won't just try. I will be happy.
For you, but for me, too. Okay? I promise.