Nothing can forever stop true, devoted love.
It can be hindered...
But never thwarted.
Something similar to our current situation nearly happened before, you know. With Bookman, of course. That was yet another time I nearly lost you. You were able to fight it, that time... I can remember quite clearly, actually. Hard to forget such events, especially during these times.
You see, he summoned you for a 'talk'. And, though I should feel ashamed, I admit to listening in to the scolding... Though, I had made sure to keep my presence unknown until later on... Not the point, I suppose.
I can remember quite clearly most of the words that were exchanged between the two of you, and it broke my heart a little, to say the least. To hear such things, as to be so much cause of your problems... Had it not been for me, after all, you'd not be in such a mess.
However... I could tell by your words, your very voice, that you held no regret. And, you know... Neither did I. If you were going to fight this law, so valiantly... So was I. I would be as strong, as vigilant, as you.
He said many things, before I wound up intervening. Speaking of how, thanks to me, you were being involved in the war... How I should mean nothing to you... And worst of all, that you had to break everything we had off.
You outright told him no.
Of course, we both know he's much more stubborn. No way would he take that as an answer and leave it at that.
He threatened to break it off, himself. Even then, he threatened to make you forget all about me; guess it was stupid, foolish of me, even, to think he wouldn't...
That's when I entered. I just couldn't stand by to listen to this anymore. Bookman simply scoffed at my appearance, even telling me to my face I was that cause of it all.
I took it, I agreed, though you protested. You told me not to let him tell me what I've done or haven't done. That I was innocent. But we both knew differently, right?
That only seemed to make Bookman feel his point had been proven. I tried to get him to understand that I'd never ask you to do a thing for me... Not if it jeopardized your role. You explained we were stronger than that... That it wouldn't matter we were in love, and... That's when Bookman dropped the worse words I could hear; after that day, you'd have to break everything off, or he'd erase your memories of me... And, then? You'd be leaving to go to the Asian Branch, where I'd never get to see you again.
But, Lavi... You then said some of the most touching words I have ever heard. You told him, with so much passion, that your being in love would change nothing. You told him how I understood, how I had said I'd wait, never interfere, and... That you knew you'd made the right decision with me.
You told Bookman that if he took you away from me... You'd not become a Bookman. You'd much rather erase yourself... That is when Bookman saw how adamant you truly were. He allowed us to remain together, or so I thought...
Lavi, you make me feel so loved, so special. As if our hearts were truly blended together, melding as one...