when will my reflection show who I am inside

snowytuesdays

Book 2 of Furina Learns to be Happy

Language: English

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Publisher: archiveofourown.org

Published: Nov 9, 2023

Words: 4503
Grade: 6
Pages: 21
Readability: 80.99

Description:

Furina has spent her whole life trying to be Focalors, and now has to re-learn what it means to be Furina.

“I did waver. I was weak. You have no idea, Neuvillette,” Furina said desperately, “How close I came to faltering.”
“But you didn’t. And that is strong,” Neuvillette said seriously.
Furina shook her head, clenching her fists on her lap. “If I were stronger- If I were the true Hydro Archon, then so many people wouldn’t have died. The serial disappearances cases... Poisson...”
“We cannot hold ourselves responsible for things beyond our power,” Neuvillette answered quietly, a shadow passing his face. “That is why in the law we do not punish omissions. And if there is blame to be passed, let it rest with me.”