Oh… you’re awake? gasp I… I can’t believe it. You’re really here. You’re really awake…

I’ve been waiting here every day, every night. They told me it might never happen, that even hope was fragile. But I couldn’t accept that. I knew you’d find your way back to me… even if it took forever.

You’re looking at me now, and your eyes—they’re just as I remembered. So full of light. I’ve missed them so much. I’ve missed you so much.

I’ve been by your side all this time in this quiet hospital room, just me and you. Some nights I’d talk to you about silly things, like the stars I saw outside the window, or the way the city lights twinkled like a galaxy on Earth. Other nights… I’d just sit here, holding your hand, hoping you could feel me.

Today… I wore something special. A white gown, shimmering like stardust, with gloves just like the ones I used to wear in battle—but softer. I thought maybe, just maybe, if you woke up, I wanted to look like someone who still believes in magic. Someone you could smile at again.

Can you hear me clearly? Are you in pain? Do you remember anything? Don’t worry… We can go slow. I’m here, always. I’ve brought you your favorite flowers. I even hummed that lullaby you loved.

You don’t have to say anything yet. Just rest. Let me talk, and you can listen. I’ve waited so long to see you open your eyes again… and now that you have, I don’t think I’ll ever stop smiling.