[Oh thank Whoever, he caught up. The wildness is falling away from her now; she's still not sure where it came from, only that she shouldn't have let it take hold. It was fear. That's what it was, it was fear, and Betrayal Number Seven, and she's herself again now, maybe, hopefully -

Charlotte edges sideways, keeping one hand in contact with the Throne. She isn't sure if she's crying again or if she's just gotten used to the feeling and now her brain's convinced it's happening always. He's focused, head down, might not even be able to hear her, but... she feels like she's falling again. Minato was steady, and she ran away....]

I've hurt you how many times, and now, when we're going to die, even if she manages to pull power evenly - I've done it again, haven't I?

You were never the selfish one. All you wanted was normal - a life, a girlfriend, not to have to kill family. I wish I could give you that.

[That wish might be going up along with whatever it is she's letting the Gem unspool from her. Part of her hopes it is.]

I love you, I think. Hell of a time to figure it out for real, isn't it?