[It pains Ethlyn's heart to hear Marianne confess that--her heart, and her conscience. She truly hasn't understood Marianne's burdens up until now. If it had only been down to her efforts--which had largely amounted to saying no don't do it--who knows what would have happened.]

...I'm glad. I'm so grateful they were able to reach that part of you. [She reaches out to put a hand on Marianne's arm.] Maybe your curse is alike, and maybe it isn't, but if this one was broken, then perhaps your own can be, too.

[She finds herself thinking of Deirdre again, wondering what heavy burden was laid on her. Maybe that's why Ethlyn has been so drawn to Marianne... reminded of the sister-in-law she lost.]

I think you are strong already, but trying to get stronger is always a worthy goal to strive for. And though I don't know very much about curses, I'll help you, if you wish.