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[How much does this fucking suck, though? She's got to watch one of her best friends die. It's got to be even worse for him, because he's going to die. But she has to watch someone she's grown to care about, and apparently, grows to love in the future, burn to nothingness.] I'll be okay. [As okay as she can be, she guesses.
Ellie nods a little, heart catching in her throat. She pulls back, reaching for his hand. She takes one of his in both of hers and she presses her fingers against his wrist, feeling his heartbeat faintly thudding away.] I'll back up.