[ of course, there is always loss in life, whether you're immortal or not. sooner or later, alec is sure to see his parents pass on, perhaps even his siblings if something were to happen. immortality really only means that he'll witness these losses with the knowledge that he's not so likely to follow after them. he'll have time—loads of time—to accept those deaths and move on, which might even be a benefit.
but thinking about the benefits of loved ones leaving is never easy.
raphael knows and accepts what he is, yes, but he completely understands why someone would want to find another way. if it was his fate to become immortal, fine. there's no changing that. but if he'd had options, vampire probably would have been very low on his list. he's had to make so many sacrifices, so many adjustments. ]
make immortality your new objective. [ it's resourceful.
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but thinking about the benefits of loved ones leaving is never easy.
raphael knows and accepts what he is, yes, but he completely understands why someone would want to find another way. if it was his fate to become immortal, fine. there's no changing that. but if he'd had options, vampire probably would have been very low on his list. he's had to make so many sacrifices, so many adjustments. ]
make immortality your new objective. [ it's resourceful.
he has to ask: ] have you spoken to magnus yet?