Hushed Willows [m] So I'll stay right here 'cause I'm better all alone

Mae was suddenly overwhelmed. Why did Reverie care so much, anyway? Why did it matter whether she lived or died? She bristled, stepping back. It just creates more for everyone else.

She remembered another thing Arric had told her, then. What, is that what Lestan did? Went and offed himself to get away from you? Even as she said it, she knew it was horrible. Unforgivable. But Mae couldn't seem to stop herself. Well that's not my fuckin' problem. So don't try to make it my problem. You don't know me.

Again she fled Reverie's presence in anger, in grief. This time she was certain it would not be mended.