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Like a Thief in the Night
Daniel
She's gone. No note, no goodbye. Just gone. She'd somehow managed to sneak through the 'gate like a thief in the night. I let out a humourless laugh as the aptness of that description hits me. She hadn't said a word about wanting to leave. She'd seemed happy. Had it all just been a mask? Were we simply a stopgap for her until something better came along? We could go after her, chase her down, force her to return. But what would be the point? She'd only escape again. I don't think I could go through this a second time. No, it's better this way. Vala is finally free to traipse about the galaxy to her heart's content and I can go back to my normal life. No more space pirate causing me all kinds of grief. No more uncertainty and confused emotions. No more Vala. So why doesn't that make me feel better? Why do I feel as though something vital is missing?
Vala
I've left. No note, no goodbye. Just left. It had been easy to sneak into the control room, knock out the technician and dial the 'gate. I was like a thief in the night. I laugh as I realise he is probably thinking the same thing. I tried to put on a good show, not letting anyone else see how trapped I felt. I'm good at masks. Friends come and go and now is the time to move on. They can't come after me, chase me down, force me to return. I'd made certain they wont be able to find me. Besides, what would be the point? I'd only escape again. It had been difficult enough to leave this time, I don't want to do it again. It's better this way. I am finally free to traipse about the galaxy to my heart's content and Daniel can get on with his life, get back to normal. No more trying to change for a man who doesn't want me. No more uncertainty and confused emotions. No more Daniel. So why doesn't that make me feel better? Why does it feel as though something vital is missing?
The End