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[flamekthunder]

Yes. Even now.

[The bar is gone, and there is plenty of space now for her to come out...or for him to pull her out if she continues to waffle. So with one hand on a remaining bar, he steps onto the edge and hold outs his hand, reaching in for her to take.]

Now are you going to take my hand or am I going to have to pull you out?

[It might sound like an ultimatum—and really it is; he's going to get her out of her and not have her stuck in there one second longer if he can help it—but he says it a little gently, as if still trying to coax her. It would be better if she came of her own free will, but he knows it's difficult.]

[hearthwarming]

[ When she sees his hand reach out towards her, her own hand seems to lift and reach for it in turn, a seemingly innate, instinctual response— but at the last second, she hesitates again, pulling back just short of being able to grasp his hand. ]

I...

[ Her gaze flits down at the sight of his hand, then back up to his face. And not for the first time, Ori wonders how differently her life would have played out if she had someone like Eustace being there for her along the way just like he is, now.

Finally, she reaches out and takes his hand decisively. ]

I don't want to be in here anymore.

[flamekthunder]

[There's a soft smile before he tightens his grip on hers and lightly pulls at her, letting her try and get up on her own to follow him. But if she's still hesitant, he'll be more forceful to pull her to him as he's not going to let the cage have another second with her. Only once outside and on the back of the giant butterfly does he hug her to him.]

It's okay... You'll be fine now.

[hearthwarming]

[ She follows easily, at least, truly having had enough of being in that cage. As soon as she's outside of it, she feels like she can breathe again— but only for a moment, as Eustace pulls her in for a hug she isn't quite expecting in short time. ]

E—Eustace?!

[ She's rigid for a moment before she accepts her fate, sighing as she hugs him back in turn. ]

...Thank you. You're a really good friend. I'm sorry you had to see me like that.

[flamekthunder]

[He thought she might need it, but seems like she's already fine so he'll pull away once it's been long enough. Still, free hug. That she may never experience from him again—]

It's fine. I'm glad I was able to get you out in time.

[hearthwarming]

[ Aw... That was so fast?? She straightens up her posture after they pull away. ]

What do you think would have happened to me if I got left in there...?