When did I ever say I hated her? How could I hate her? She was beautiful, powerful, strong. Her only mistake was not seeing that I could take everything she had for myself, and have no more use for her.
The one I hate is Matilda. You would have me go back to that, and be nothing.
Okay. Then, I hope you're able to get your freedom. [ This is mostly for him now, but he thinks she'll at least remember when she wakes up herself. ] I'm sorry I couldn't talk to Mathilda again before you went.
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[folding herself to look at him, curious.]
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Did you manage to hope for yourself?
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[lacing her fingers together and peering at him, red eyes glittering.]
Whatever do you mean? I have more hope for myself than anyone else. I'll keep living, no matter what anyone else says, and I'll protect what's mine.
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...I don't need her anymore. I will be Delilah.
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Why?
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Why would you want to be her?
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The one I hate is Matilda. You would have me go back to that, and be nothing.
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...I've used it. That's why I know I can take it from her.
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Okay. Then, I hope you're able to get your freedom. [ This is mostly for him now, but he thinks she'll at least remember when she wakes up herself. ] I'm sorry I couldn't talk to Mathilda again before you went.
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I'll miss being able to talk with her, either way.