‘No. Stop. Listen. If you’re thinking you could be the one to change that future, persuade her to settle down and live a normal life – you’re wrong. She’s not that sort of person. Neither is Pennyroyal. They’re not made to live life like other people. Yes, she might do it if you asked her, but for how long? How long before she grows to hate that life? And resents you for it. And everything you had is soured and spoiled. Think about that. Sometimes it’s best just to let go. Let it gently float away. Fragile but intact. Rather than cling on so hard you cut your fingers off in the trying.’
