Yes! Because a life with them by my side is worth it!

[...but she shudders, when the scene changes.

it's vivid, loop after loop after loop - of being caught there with him when she knows it shouldn't have been her memory, of things he tried to say that she was afraid to hear, of how no matter what they tried, his death or hers was never able to be prevented.

she couldn't save him. not even once. his blood stains her hands, her skin, her clothes - she likely won't be able to shake it off no matter how much she tries. and it makes her heart sink to know that -

but that voice...]

...Percy...?

[...they have to live, if they're to make more memories.

she can't give up here. she won't.]

Speak for yourself! I never said I want to be here! I want to go back to them!