"I'd imagine it'd be a relief after carrying that around for your whole life." She said, setting her blade aside with one hand and leaving the other resting on his neck. "How does it feel?" She asked, stroking the newly bared skin with her thumb.
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"I'd imagine it'd be a relief after carrying that around for your whole life." She said, setting her blade aside with one hand and leaving the other resting on his neck. "How does it feel?" She asked, stroking the newly bared skin with her thumb.