[ Two fingers, tapped lightly against her shoulder before Blade reaches, and holds up a puppy to her, tilting his head. ]

...And so it ends, Yuri.

[ A mere possibility. Enough to shake the soul and to shatter the spirit; but the mirage dissipates all the same. The two are still here, and they have much to confront ahead. ]

However painful our future is, we must grasp it greedily; unflinching...and never let go. But, remember to give yourself as much consideration as you have given to me.