Sky. The rooftop was quiet, and the air felt clean, but my mind was a mess. I stood at the railing, looking at the dark horizon. I didn't feel like a hero, even though I was supposed to. Even here in this place of peace and settlement, I still felt like a ghost. I heard the door click. Riven was there. I felt his presence before I saw him. "Skyler," he called out softly. I turned my head. He looked so beautiful in the moonlight, his skin glowing and his hair messy. I reached out a hand for him. “Are you ok?” he asked. I breathed. I couldn't lie. "No, I'm not fine, Riven," I whispered, looking back at the stars. “Why? What happened?” he asked, standing beside me. "I was just standing here thinking. You know, I, uhm… Riven,” I called, still looking up. “Yea.” “Do you think the universe ever forgets? I’ve done so many things. Bad things. Worse things. Evil things. Right now, I just… I wonder. I wonder if I can ever be washed clean, even though I know it’s probably im
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