[ It feels like the world drops out from under Adora, and the terror that races through her is almost unreal. ]
No. Glimmer, I can't be.
[ It's a realization long-buried beneath layers upon layers of fierce denial.
It was too risky, the kinds of feelings she had hidden deep inside herself. Risky for Catra, under the ever-watchful gaze of Shadow Weaver. Just being Adora's friend had caused Catra so much pain.
And the fear, too. The fear of that final rejection, of losing the most important person in her life.
And now? Now, after everything that's happened? After how much she's hurt Catra by leaving, after how much Catra has hurt her in return... ]
You're wrong, you're-- No. I can't-- It's not allowed, it's not--
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[ It feels like the world drops out from under Adora, and the terror that races through her is almost unreal. ]
No. Glimmer, I can't be.
[ It's a realization long-buried beneath layers upon layers of fierce denial.
It was too risky, the kinds of feelings she had hidden deep inside herself. Risky for Catra, under the ever-watchful gaze of Shadow Weaver. Just being Adora's friend had caused Catra so much pain.
And the fear, too. The fear of that final rejection, of losing the most important person in her life.
And now? Now, after everything that's happened? After how much she's hurt Catra by leaving, after how much Catra has hurt her in return... ]
You're wrong, you're-- No. I can't-- It's not allowed, it's not--
[ She's panicking. ]
Glimmer, I can't be in love with Catra.