His Truth.
'I love you, Shaina!'
Yes, Milo had said that many times before and she'd never believed him. Why should she believe him now? Maybe, she thought, this time was different because he'd said it in front of everybody, the night before. Maybe, it was the tone of his voice, his droopy eyes, his whole self revealing his honesty more than ever before. Or-it was the simple fact that she loved him back?
Shaina stopped walking to her cottage and changed her path, going up the ancient steps to the Eighth Temple. The woman thought she could find him in the Temple, but found him outside. Shaina walked towards him, embracing him as she reached him. Hiding her face in his chest. She wanted to believe his truth.
"Ditto, Milo."
The Saint hugged her back, smiling. Not needing anything else from her.
Ariadne, 2005