[she can't articulate right away, rather overwhelmed by how suddenly things have gone from complete agony to the safest embrace she knows. she does try, but words fail for a few breaths while winding her arms around his neck and clinging tight. each repeat of her name in his ears is another stab - painful, but pain she needs. the rest, he's...saying something. something important. she needs to focus, but it's difficult right away.]
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This is--it's...real?