// wait . . . Her new body was Aurora not Tina .

Abby doesn't hug back , but doesn't pull away , either . Her head shakes . " I don't believe you anymore , and neither does she . I can't , Sol . " a heavy pause is given . " th-the only way I can is . . . If I change . But she won't change . . . So I must do it myself . "

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" Sol . . . ? " Mercifully , the Null is gracious to the one bearing the Sun , as Mother Absolution approaches , walking on starlight . " what are you doing back here ? "

Mother Absolution stops before her , head tilting to one side . Surprisingly , Mother looks dull and tired , sickly as she floats there , slight concern in her golden eyes . " Sol ? "

Abby rubs a thumb over the smaller ball of energy , watching her curl in her palms like a greedy cat . " you do not wish to return to Copper 9 so soon ? " she asks , closing her eyes and resting her head tiredly against Sol . " without me , it may take you months to regroup ."

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