[it takes five minutes for the read receipt to go through and another ten before Emerald can actually bring herself to respond. she's having a breakdown in front of Qrow's eyes and once again she feels horribly guilty about everything she's saying and who she's saying it to—and who she isn't. when her reply comes, her words are steadier, even if her hands are shaking.]
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Ruby.
I won't let her hurt Ruby again.