And in your state, your feelings were... muted. Devoid.

[ she breathes out a labored breath, realizing the gravity of it all now, and realizing how much sierra must have been hurting. both back then and now. zelda smiles at her and it's weak but true as always, hoping to reassure. ]

I forgive you, Sierra. I knew something was wrong, but I didn't know what. Or if I could have even helped. You got away from me before I even had the chance.