Because Lotus is a danger to herself with the way she acts and the way she is. Because Lotus wasn't going to survive much longer here no matter what she did. Because Lotus was making herself into a lightning rod. Because Lotus made me enemies, even if she apologized for it and was clearly going to continue to do so.
[ Santa looks down at his feet as he answers. He doesn't really want to be giving this answer. But Mary deserves to be hearing something. ]
Because Niles is an asset who ensured the survival of an emotional pillar of the community. Because Niles knows how to protect himself and others and how to take down a threat. Because Niles was keeping someone alive that I want to see survive.
[ He bites his tongue now, but it doesn't work, and the rest comes out anyway. ]
no subject
[ Santa looks down at his feet as he answers. He doesn't really want to be giving this answer. But Mary deserves to be hearing something. ]
Because Niles is an asset who ensured the survival of an emotional pillar of the community. Because Niles knows how to protect himself and others and how to take down a threat. Because Niles was keeping someone alive that I want to see survive.
[ He bites his tongue now, but it doesn't work, and the rest comes out anyway. ]
Because Lotus isn't the one I fell for.