Chapter Ninety-One: Healer

Like a medicine woman,
you seemed to be,
whenever I was down,
you helped me see.

To never forget who I really was,
to stand strong,
because survivors last.

I met you a decade ago and you still remain,
you've always been a true friend,
keeping me in my lane.

Despite the distance,
I know I can count on you,
I've trusted you since day one,
you certainly got persistence.

No matter how many times I've told you to go,
to let me be,
to leave me alone--
you've given me space when I needed it,
even if I didn't ask,
you've stayed in your zone.

You've seen me at my worst, my most damaged,
most broken--
I've helped you stay strong too,
many times unspoken.

You check on me from time to time,
and you're glad when I respond,
I've told you I'm no longer in my prime,
yet it still remains,
our bond.

I see you as a healer,
for in my time of need you've healed me,
when I had no one else,
after they all left,
you still see ME.

Truly, it is, you still believe in the Slasher Queen, 
despite all that got ruined,
the good and ugly and in between.

Thank you, Val,
this one's for you,
for always believing in Us.

- From Cassie & Blue.

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