[She had never thought that she would lose him. She knew the stakes were high, she knew death was common, but Equius? He had always seemed so strong, so invincible, so untouchable.
For so long since this whole mess started, Nepeta had always been the one to remain optimistic, the won who encouraged and cheered the others up when things looked bleakest.
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For so long since this whole mess started, Nepeta had always been the one to remain optimistic, the won who encouraged and cheered the others up when things looked bleakest.
Now she didn't know what to do.]