The Sentinels Make the clock reverse

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The gentle touch of a paw against her cheek shattered her composure. Unbidden tears slipped free as she turned away from Solenya, shame burning hot beneath her skin. Her gaze fell to the otter, and beside it, the only treasures she had left. The sight undid her completely.

A soft, broken sob escaped her lips, one she tried, and failed, to stifle. She had never been any good at hiding her feelings. Her heart was always on display, vulnerable and unguarded.

And now, here she was, breaking down in front of a stranger over food.

She winced. No... not just food.

A future, gone before it had even begun. Hope, stolen without warning. A quiet resentment stirred in her chest, threatening to spill over.

Kirain shook her head, forcing herself to breathe, to pull herself back together. There was still so much to be grateful for. Now was not the time to fall apart.

Th-thank you, she whispered, voice trembling. Forgive me.