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🟡 The path I'm supposed to take is right in front of me.
Why, then, do I feel as if I've lost my way?

🟠 "The Sea God. The Goddess of Women and Children. All of us are unworthy. All of us deserve to be forgotten."
Us.
Realization hits me. "You're a god."

💕 “She is not the Sea God's bride," Shin says.
Ryugi growls. "Playing games, Lord Shin? I'm running out of patience. If you won't give me the bride, then I'll—“
"She is my bride."

🟠 Spread between my hand and Shin's is a bright red ribbon.
The Red String of Fate.

🟡 In this moment, I don't feel beautiful. Nor do I feel very brave, my hands trembling. But there's a warmth in my chest that nothing and no one can take from me. This is the strength I call upon now, because even if I am afraid, I know I've chosen this.
I am the maker of my own destiny.

🟠 I rush to the prow of the boat and leap onto the edge. "Take me instead!"