[ Her death was promised...by what? Or by whom? There had been a time Himeka had thought that her own end was assured, unavoidable, yet even then it was the strength of her friends--her new family that helped her push forward despite herself. She knows well that she's in a privileged position to have some of those here on Horos and she won't discount that luck. Her own hopes would be surely dampened were she alone.

But they would not be gone. At the very least because of those people. She would have to hang on for them. ]

You think dying here is a compromise?

[ It's a true question and she feels the answer is one that would just make her feel worse for this woman. Himeka shakes her head.

This woman may have the physical fortitude to step forward, but mayhaps she misplaced her will to continue. It's not that she doesn't sympathize--she does--but... ]

Your purpose is what you decide for yourself. People may offer you paths but only you can be the one to step forward.

[ Even if that purpose is to fulfill the will of others, she still has to make the choice, doesn't she? Himeka used to think that was her only lot in life. ]

If you truly wish to be left here to waste away...I won't stop you.

[ She will only ever push someone so far. ]

Not everyone is able to fight for their world. And that's okay if you cannot.