[ it’s been such a long time since vi’s shown the slightest bit of kindness. stillwater is unforgiving and if you don’t maintain a brave face, there are plenty of fuckers there who’ll punish you for a slip up of weakness. so vi’s rusty. it’s difficult for her to maintain the same, gentle nature she used to harbor solely and consistently toward powder.

she’s trying though. ]

You’re not messed up. [ she thinks? she hopes? they can get through this. vi has to believe that powder isn’t beyond saving. ]

And I really don’t. I know – [ a brief waver ] – Silco got ahold of you and I’m sorry, so sorry I wasn’t there, Powder, but whatever he’s said to you all these years, whatever he’s made you do… I want to help you get past all that.