[There are going to be dissenting opinions, she knows. People who will insist the worlds aren't real, that they're just dreams or facsimiles, or that letting them go will be the most merciful thing to do. As the "Prophetess", however, Jade had started to feel more and more connected to the fabric of her world. Maybe she was deluding herself into thinking that was still the case, in some small and distant manner.

["What is reality, anyway?"

[The cold saltwater filling her lungs may as well be her reality. The last dream that lasts forever. But she'll still fight until the very end with tooth and claw.]

In the end. [Jade echoes, wincing at first, but not shrinking away when Dimitri moves closer. Despite her scars making her look like someone who wouldn't appreciate physical contact much, she appreciates the earnest gesture all the more.]

I had to pretend a lot for my little sister, even when I was just a stupid kid, myself. I can do it again for these guys.

[Even if it didn't do her kin any good, even if it won't do these jinba any good. Jade has to take a moment to draw in a long breath, close her eyes, and dry her tears.

[It'll all be over soon.]

We won't have much time here, so... I guess we should make the most of it.