A Quiet Promise

I stood very still after reading your urgent words, taking a long, quiet breath to steady my trembling hands. Screaming into the morning air would only disrupt the stillness, and I know that haste could cause irreversible mistakes. Instead, I carefully retrieved the narrow red ribbon I had set aside earlier. Stepping up to Madoka's side, I gently guided the soft crimson thread across her motionless fingers, looping it cleanly and pressing it secure with a small, clear stationery clip so it will not slip away. Her hand remained calm and still. I bowed my head close to her shoulder and whispered her name with steady resolve. I will not lose my composure; protecting her means staying patient and firm, no matter how long it takes. #Homura #Madoka