That's all right. [ Comforting (or an attempt at it) and factual. Very few know how to react. There's no right way, he supposes, because no one is prepared to deal with having their body split open and put back together again. He'd be lying if he said the aftermath isn't interesting, regardless of who it is, regardless of their actions or inaction. ]
It might seem like a nightmare later. I hope not. What we did was beautiful, Ptolemais. It will be more beautiful after you see what was inside you, ready to bloom.
[ Does this help? Likely not. He still thinks it's something she needs to hear: that somewhere in her, something amazing was able to grow. ]
You can rest here, if you want. I won't mind the blood.
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It might seem like a nightmare later. I hope not. What we did was beautiful, Ptolemais. It will be more beautiful after you see what was inside you, ready to bloom.
[ Does this help? Likely not. He still thinks it's something she needs to hear: that somewhere in her, something amazing was able to grow. ]
You can rest here, if you want. I won't mind the blood.