She wants to ask why, and it shows in the discomfort of her silence.]
You don't have to apologize, Nii-chan. Being complicated isn't... it isn't something to be sorry about. The boy who was tossed around by every world he knew is going to be complicated, so... [yknow. Storytime and all]
Just... are you going to be okay? Really, actually okay? You were so angry at the trial some times... And if there's things you can't say, I... I understand. I won't ask.
But do... you have somebody... anybody... to talk to?
[It isn't her. But... so long as he has someone...
...
She'll hesitantly bring her cup to her mouth. The taste isn't appetizing, with how tense she currently is. But it's chamomile, and that was the point. Nobody is relaxed here anymore.]
I... Is it foolish of me to ask what I can do, Nii-chan?
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She wants to ask why, and it shows in the discomfort of her silence.]
You don't have to apologize, Nii-chan. Being complicated isn't... it isn't something to be sorry about. The boy who was tossed around by every world he knew is going to be complicated, so... [yknow. Storytime and all]
Just... are you going to be okay? Really, actually okay? You were so angry at the trial some times... And if there's things you can't say, I... I understand. I won't ask.
But do... you have somebody... anybody... to talk to?
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At least here, there's something he can truly smile about. A knowing smile, one that doesn't give away much but there's a sense of relief,)
Yes. (It's a simple answer but an honest one doesn't need much explanation,) There are different people I can talk to about different things.
But there's someone here who understands me better than most. I have my secrets but I'm not alone.
im gonna punch claude von riegan in the face
She'll nod.]
Okay...
...
Okay.
[It isn't her. But... so long as he has someone...
...
She'll hesitantly bring her cup to her mouth. The taste isn't appetizing, with how tense she currently is. But it's chamomile, and that was the point. Nobody is relaxed here anymore.]
I... Is it foolish of me to ask what I can do, Nii-chan?