( Arms wrap around his neck to keep him close, though in truth she knows he won’t be venturing far. Neither of them have it in them to do so, not after how they parted, what Clive had gone off to do with Joshua, with Dion. This is a gift, Jill thinks, to have her treasure for however long they have.

Sighing, Jill is content to remain here, like this, until she no longer can. Foreheads pressed together, noses brushing; he’s here, and part of her heart has returned to her. )

I always knew. ( She confesses, one hand going to cup his cheek, fingers running over his scar. ) Some part of me always understood how it would end.

( Ever since it became clear what Clive’s role was to be. That it could be only him with the power to defeat Ultima; she’d given him Shiva to aid him, to keep him safe, and yet— she knew.

So he does not need to apologize to her. )

I love you. That’s all that matters right now.