It sounded like words weren't coming easily to Ilia, and Anise could understand why. Seeing Ilia now reminded her of her own experience with the Coliseum, how she could have changed everything if she'd done even one tiny thing differently...
"I... I think I know how you feel." If Ilia's guilt and despair were anything like what Anise felt after Guy's death, then maybe she could help. Maybe just understanding would help a little. "I felt the same way, so I know it's really hard to move forward after something like that..." In truth, Anise still hadn't forgiven herself. Not for what happened to Ion, nor what happened to Guy.
She really wished she could advise Ilia, that she could say something to help her friend get through this faster and with less pain... but she couldn't find the words, and it wasn't long until she realized there just wasn't an easy way. "... Sorry. I guess I don't have any good advice. Just don't forget that you're not alone."
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"I... I think I know how you feel." If Ilia's guilt and despair were anything like what Anise felt after Guy's death, then maybe she could help. Maybe just understanding would help a little. "I felt the same way, so I know it's really hard to move forward after something like that..." In truth, Anise still hadn't forgiven herself. Not for what happened to Ion, nor what happened to Guy.
She really wished she could advise Ilia, that she could say something to help her friend get through this faster and with less pain... but she couldn't find the words, and it wasn't long until she realized there just wasn't an easy way. "... Sorry. I guess I don't have any good advice. Just don't forget that you're not alone."