If I could breathe, I would. Now that it's over, I would.
The police cars showed up half an hour ago, and the criminal was taken into medical custody. Train showed them his and Eve's Sweepers' licenses, so they'll get the reward I wasn't able to share with them.
And even though Train understood what I meant by "pay the bills," maybe they'll be able to actually pay the bills with that money. An odd worry to finally be put to rest, but that's life.
Or… well… death, as it turns out.
I frown, turning to the young woman who'd flown through the night and weakened herself by morning to exact her revenge.
Eve… I really wish I'd been able to stay longer. I wish I could watch you grow into the responsible adult I know you'll become. I'm sorry I left you hurting like this, but I'm proud of you. I'm proud of your ability to stop, and I'm proud of your ability to choose.
The next few months won't be easy, and I don't know when, exactly, the pain will start to cede into the background, but it will. Maybe one day, Train will tell you about what I had planned. Maybe that would help? I don't know.
But you've made it over the largest hurdle. I guess I can rest easy now that I know you'll be okay.
Oh. Okay, I guess that's… okay.
Train, really. Pay the bills, take care of her. I'll tell your friend you say 'hello,' and we'll both be waiting for you.
Eve, I'm proud of you. I'll be waiting on the other side to see you again, but take your time.
Take your time.
Goodbye.
AmyNChan: Well, the main thing is that she didn't kill out of revenge. She just wanted to let her anger out, and she knew that Sven never wanted her to have to kill. Like, she knew that. Recovery after that sort of thing is gonna take a long while, but... yeah.
Anyways, thanks to everyone who asked for more. I hope this ending was up to your expectations!