Because I know
"…but you still have your friends and family to comfort you…"
Covered all bases, didn't she? Friend or family – I know what her idea of comfort is. She's a harpy, feeding off his light. She tricks herself, believing the affection he extends to the entire world is meant just for her at times like these, with words like that – she thinks he cares? He doesn't care about her. Not that way. I'm watching from the crowd, next to the other "adults." My heart is breaking for him. I'm so proud when he doesn't acknowledge that schoolgirl drivel – when he speaks only to Tyson, saying only what has to be said… but maybe that's because he's so tired, so weak. I'm worried and proud. I wish I could go to the hospital with him, to watch over my darling, golden boy – I want to more than ever when I see she's following the stretcher like a stray puppy: blind loyalty. But I can't. I have to stay and see that everything works out… I'm doing it for him, and beybladers like Tyson. But mainly him. I'll never let her steal his light… Not while I'm basking in it.
Author's Notes: I donno what came over me with thissun. I'm very wary of Mr. D… he reminds me of my English teacher. Squishy and sweet on the outside, unnecessarily cruel and manipulative underneath. In any case, the top thing is a quote of Mariah's – right after the Rei vs. Bryan fight in season one, when he lost Byakko. I was wondering what a Rei-possessive Dickinson might be thinking. Yeah.