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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Synchronicity" data-source="post: 1562696" data-attributes="member: 10070">Gabriel 'Gabe' Adams, HP 2/2Gabe stiffened for a moment as Eleyna hugged him, and caught his breath sharply at her words, but then relaxed. His left hand gripped the fabric of his shirt, while his right hand moved down to position itself atop one of Eleyna's hands. From her position, Eleyna could feel Gabe's heart hammering..but as the moment wore on, its speed slowed. For a long moment he merely stood there, saying nothing, crying silently. Then, Gabe spoke; in a cracked voice, thick with the aftermath of tears, but sounding a lot calmer than he had all day."Thank you. For..for all of this. I..."Gabe gently moved Eleyna's hands and pivoted so that he was facing her. Although his face was red, and the tracks of tears clearly visible, his eyes looked softer, less wild than they had minutes ago. "Thank you."Gabe moved, hugging Eleyna tightly, trying to express his appreciation and gratitude for what she had done, yet alert for any flinching on her part that might arrest his action. He hugged her for a long moment before drawing back. Then he stood there for a moment, just looking at Eleyna. His face broke into a real smile, the kind of smile people who knew Gabe had come to expect: warm, sincere, and in this case, thankful. Slumping down on the grass, Gabe spoke quietly and hesitantly."Do you mind if we just sit for a while? I know I've got to make decisions, decide what all of this means...but right now, I just want to...be. To sit, enjoy the company of a friend, be a normal kid, and not think about..the other things. Does that make any sense?"He looked up, squinting against the sun, seeking a reply from Eleyna.'I was right. She *is* something special.'</blockquote>

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