I never had enough warning. Monet kept the last secret to himself until after I was processed into his replacement properly. Left me that and the rest of what I needed to know in a data chip.

[ Juliett lifts their hands to press a kiss to the back of Natalia's hand. ]

You are welcome to try. I think having something, someone to protect will help. I thought that having Romeo would work but...

Sometimes I wonder if they knew he kept me anchored.