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I know why I did it. I was just too scared to tell her.

No, I didn't want her to go. I wanted her to stay, with me, so I knew she was safe. So she could hold me and tell me that everything was going to be all right.

But she's not that kind of person. In some ways I'm glad she isn't, but a part of me wishes that she could stay with me instead of going off to save the world every day. I need her, but I don't think that she needs me.

I've tried to tell her, but I decide against it at the last second. I know she doesn't feel about me in the same way I do about her. She can't.

So I tried to show her. I didn't realize I was holding on to her armor at first. As soon as I did I let go, scared of her noticing. I didn't want to, but I hoped that it would be enough. If she felt the same way about me then I hope she would have noticed.

I don't think she did.

She's the same Xena as before; the Xena I love.

Thanks for reading. :)