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.DRIVEN.

She respected him, how could she not? When so much of her father she saw reflected in his eyes.

He said: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

She said: "Let's go find our friend."

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Fear is an infallible tool. It can drive a person to overcome amazing odds, drawing from within itself a harshness; a raw desire to stay alive.

To survive, no matter what.

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Instinct is a precious commodity. You can't outsmart it. You can't outrun it. You have to let it guide you.

Nothing but instinct can be blamed for the words: "I'm coming with you…"

Nothing but instinct can be blamed for the voracious blood lust produced by the fear of 'the hunt'.

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Even in the midst of chaos, the ability to laugh is an undeniable strength.

What he gave her was hope. What he got in return was something much, much more.

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No matter how much you respect a person. No matter how much you may care for them, their suffering is unconsciously prolonged in the branches of torture by humanities incurable selfishness.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

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Anger is a powerful ally is war.

Pain is a powerful element in humanity.

Loyalty is a powerful aid in friendship.

"You are one ugly mother –"

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Desperation, Sadness, Relief.

Pride, Acceptance, Honour.

In the end there was nothing in the world save herself and her friend.

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Fear drives the human body to unimaginable lengths.

Loyalty drives the human body beyond.

Love does not believe in death, and neither does death believe in love.

There was nothing she could do.

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She wanted to touch him, but she was unsure. She wanted to cry, but that would be weak. She wanted to beg him not to die; to stay here -- with her --, but that would be selfish. So she did nothing. Could do nothing. The silent materialisation of the hunters did little to sway her emotional turmoil; neither did the removal of her dead friend. The elder of the clan studied her; presenting her with his appreciation. She took the spear, but let her hunter go. She had to.

She loved him. How could she not?