I'm still struggling with accepting I may be worthy of it...

[ That fear is probably not going away anytime soon. But... It's getting easier to deal with her insecurities. And as proof perhaps, she closes her eyes and rests against her friend when she holds her so kindly. ]

But I cannot deny how many people do love me. [Whether she's worthy or not - the love is there. That's... Nice. No, more than that. It's wonderful.] This world... In spite of everything, it's really been a chance for us, hasn't it?

[ Us and not just her, because she knows Lucy has suffered immensely in her homeworld. In different yet just as painful ways - if not even worse. ]