秦彻

@deepspacekae monsters.” His thumb brushed once more against her hairline. “Because the moment someone treats you gently…” His gaze sharpened ever so slightly. “…you no longer know who you are supposed to become. Don't you, little one?”

@deepspacekae must be for you to believe otherwise…” His eyes held hers completely now—steady, ancient, unbearably patient. “…you are allowed to be cared for without earning it through suffering first.” A final pause. Then, quieter still— “And perhaps that is why you keep searching for

...? Hm.