Evangeline reaches out and gently rests her hand on the back of Sev's head, softly massaging her fingers through Sev's fur.
I... made a promise to someone, recently.
Evangeline pauses between lines, choosing her words carefully.
That I wouldn't kill people any more. You're the first time I've succeeded.
I don't expect you to instantly fall in love with me and start acting as if everything is alright. But I made the decision to save your life and it is not something I regret.
I don't know what life was like for you before I came along...
Eva pauses again, having run out of words.
... but I still think being alive and able to cry in my bed is better than being turned to ash.