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[spiritofgoodness]

[ Snow hasn't slept since she woke up. For the first time in so long, she's had nightmares about the burning room in the Netherworld, of being trapped in flames the way she was during the sleeping curse. So, she simply isn't going to sleep until she can talk to Regina and see about some kind of potion or magic that can put her under without having to dream of anything at all. Hopefully, something like that exists.

But this means that she's dwelling on what happened. Her death in protecting Emma, the fact that her daughter was indoctrinated anyway. And that leads her to late night texting. ]

For those of you that have family here, how do you deal with the idea that you can't always protect them?

[ It's not a concept that's new to Snow. She held her newborn in her arms for all of thirty seconds before putting her in a wardrobe that took her so far away. Snow has fought magic, ogres and Lost Boys for her daughter but this time she failed. This time, she couldn't keep the worst from happening. ]

I realize it's a broad question. But I'm not sure I've ever thought I couldn't protect my daughter before. Not until the past few days happened. Maybe I just needed to get the words out. It's much easier to type them than to admit them out loud.

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[spiritofgoodness]

[ In that moment, she realizes what it must look like to Michonne, who just lost another child in the very real world for her, to a death that couldn't be reversed. ]

I know that I have to move past this. I shouldn't have let myself think our family was strong enough to be spared from the terrible things that happen here.

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[thesamurai]

It's not about being strong enough. you are. But the terrible shit here isn't even on the same level as the terrible shit at home. All you can do is fight, and you did.

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[spiritofgoodness]

What was the point of my death if it didn't keep Emma from being indoctrinated?

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[thesamurai]

There is no damn point to death, Snow. But outside of that, you died trying to keep that from happening. I'd die for Carl, even if he'd been bitten anyway, I'd still do it. I'd do it for Regina, for Henry. All that matters is you give a damn and love enough. End of story.

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[spiritofgoodness]

[ Snow lets out a soft breath and swallows, sniffling. ]

Thank you. I appreciate you saying that, Michonne. And you're right.

You're definitely part of the family. Hope speeches and all.

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[thesamurai]

Come on now, Snow. You know you'll always hold the title of 'queen of hope speeches.'

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[spiritofgoodness]

Is that what I'll be known for?

[ But she can't help smiling a little. That's not such a bad thing, she supposes. ]

You're a good addition to the family, Michonne.