[Marik was learning from his actions. He may not regret them, but he was learning from them and becoming a better person. If he was still the same person as before…she would’ve seen him as an enemy. She wouldn’t have gotten to know his sweeter side. She wouldn’t have been able to create so many wonderful memories with him.

Usagi continued to press her face into his back, letting the tears fall down her face. Unknowingly, her light reacted, reaching out to Marik to try and soothe both of them. ]

I know you’re not the same person as before… [She murmured into his back, continuing to hold onto him as though he might suddenly fade away if she let go. ]

I know you’re learning and growing—becoming the person you were meant to be. I’m….I’m sorry we didn’t meet earlier. [Ahh, there it was. The part of her that felt guilty for not doing anything.

Sailor Moon, champion of justice. Able to save the world, but unable to save someone so precious. ]

M-maybe if we had…things would’ve been different. [No one would’ve had to die or be tortured…

Finally, her crying died down just long enough for her to weakly say:] I would never want to lose you.