[As though he is withholding, as though this is part of her punishment, not anything he is compelled to abide by. The purest definition of Hell is separation from God. This is not Hell. But it is - by this logic, inevitably - closer. She has strayed, so now she is farther from his influence and effects. But not lost. A smile, benevolent and contained, gentle for him.]
I'm glad too.
You can come through this, Helena. I'll still be here to guide you.
private voice;
[As though he is withholding, as though this is part of her punishment, not anything he is compelled to abide by. The purest definition of Hell is separation from God. This is not Hell. But it is - by this logic, inevitably - closer. She has strayed, so now she is farther from his influence and effects. But not lost. A smile, benevolent and contained, gentle for him.]
I'm glad too.
You can come through this, Helena. I'll still be here to guide you.