I do, too. [Sincerely. Truthfully. It's only been a few days, but she knows what people she can and can't trust. Senri is someone who's been nothing but kind to her even if she hasn't told him the whole truth and someone who doesn't demand it from her. That, too, is nice.]
You're sweet. [She looks at the pin, grateful and elated all the same.] And I think the Player pin sort of suits you, too, you know? It's the sign of someone strong enough to survive even when the odds are against them. So...we have to stay strong no matter what. Promise?
[ . . . . he doesn't think that fits him. not at all. he doesn't know if he'd be able to survive the way shiki did, knowing that she was dead - knowing now that she's dead and she's trying to fight for her friend too. that weird in between space between life and death.
he doesn't think he'd be able to handle it. he doesn't know if he'll ever be as strong as she is.
none of that ever makes it to his face, because he's so used to wearing a smile now that his face grew into the shape of it.]
Mm, promise. We'll fight as hard as we can in order to win this game - for both of our reasons.
Good! [With that settled, she laughs again, a little relieved and a little happier than before.] This game almost feels a little easier. No entry fee or anything. We just have to trust ourselves and rely on each other. There're some people that're a little hard to reach, but with the two of us? I have a feeling we'll be unstoppable.
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You're sweet. [She looks at the pin, grateful and elated all the same.] And I think the Player pin sort of suits you, too, you know? It's the sign of someone strong enough to survive even when the odds are against them. So...we have to stay strong no matter what. Promise?
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he doesn't think he'd be able to handle it. he doesn't know if he'll ever be as strong as she is.
none of that ever makes it to his face, because he's so used to wearing a smile now that his face grew into the shape of it.]
Mm, promise. We'll fight as hard as we can in order to win this game - for both of our reasons.
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