[ She breathes, nods, and maybe she was hoping, that Emily would just appear as bright and young and beautiful as her daughter always was as suddenly as Corvo had on the screen. But - he has never failed her, not once, since she put her life into his hand. He has only ever held her tight.
The Empire may crumble, but he will never let her go. ]
I have no doubt. I will be glad to see you both. She nagged me so often when you were coming home. [ a mimic, soft, of Emily's tone. ] 'Is it today? When? Soon? Tomorrow?' [ shakes her head, laughs, as she ever did, keep a strong face as she must. She was never allowed to stumble. ]
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The Empire may crumble, but he will never let her go. ]
I have no doubt. I will be glad to see you both. She nagged me so often when you were coming home. [ a mimic, soft, of Emily's tone. ] 'Is it today? When? Soon? Tomorrow?' [ shakes her head, laughs, as she ever did, keep a strong face as she must. She was never allowed to stumble. ]