[ Nanami gasps, half-hiccup and half-sob, and then what else can she do but throw her arms around them, a tight double-hug to show a fraction of how much she cares about both of them, how grateful and how fond, her emotion pouring forth in real light and warmth, everything quiet around them, no sound in her ears but the boys' breathing and heartbeats.

After a while she can finally speak, breaking that silent embrace. ] It's true that I was always going to be looking after both of you, especially here. I always wanted to, since I met you... at every turn where it seemed like I couldn't... it was like the world was darker, held less meaning, maybe. And here... where I was given another chance to, how could I give that up?

[ She sniffs and buries her face in first one shoulder, then the other. ] Real or gone... I'm here for you both. As much as I can be. I don't... know much about love, but... I think I know that. [ She hugs them a little tighter, but the warmth and closeness is never painful for her.

Pure and simple, it's peace. Some worry for the future, some tears, some happiness overspilling -- it all balances, with these two. This, she knows. ]