[ they stare back at every single one, taking note of where each eye resides. a pool of cold blue and nothing penetrates it’s darkness. perhaps it’s foolish to provoke this beast; he’s more of a god - a chosen one - in this world now. but they’re more human than ever.

and that’s what matters. ]

Because I love him. And… it was there in him before Lily. [ what is the it? they don’t elaborate. it’s not theirs to share. ] After Lily, the shape of it change. Just the shape.

[ and they had already made their decision regarding that before they were all trapped. ]

For all that you’ve gained - nothing. For all that you’ve lost - everything. Even now peaces slip between your fingers like that flower. What’s the point then? You should just tear us all up, us and Lily, and see what you find. Maybe then you’ll learn to put the pieces back together.