About what Majima said—well, he's cursed, but whatever. You two are going to have a lot to talk about on Monday.
... But that's besides the point. [he pauses.] Like I said during the trial: most of us are at least a little crazy. And a lot of us lie to get through life, as well.
[ugh, this is awkward. he scratches the back of his neck with his good arm.]
... It's true that if you put up an act—that if what people see isn't the "real" you—it'll feel like you're alone. [...] But that doesn't mean they won't accept you when the mask drops.
Just speaking from experience.
[if senri doesn't understand what he's trying to say he's going to scream]
there's no hiding the surprise in senri's expression. he knows why ray is mentioning this to him - because it was hard for him to control his act in that moment. because he knew that once upon a time, he and majima had a good relationship. and to have that relationship crumble suddenly, and then to be told that the way that he acted was wrong.... it hurt him in such a deep way that he couldn't recover fast enough.
but.
having ray encourage him isn't bad. there's a tight feeling in his chest that doesn't quite manage to go away, and he just settles for a surprised nod as his hands grip a little tighter on the mug.]
Do you want some apple gels...? I'm almost out but they do help make it feel better a little - you can probably ask Jude-kun for more.
[pouts]
It's not even like I can tell you to stop because... obviously a lot of people have needed your help but... you should try to take care of yourself too.
Normally never, that's why you're the low-maintenance emo.
But you're also pretty good at tricking me into just accepting what you say, so that probably means I miss it when you're hurting unless I press super hard and persistently.
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week 4; saturday
'sup, senri. ray will abruptly place a cup on top of his head (he's not letting go of it, don't worry).]
Hey-o. What do you like besides cider or whatever?
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Ummm, anything sweet?
Why?
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well okay. he removes the cup from senri's head and hands it over to him. it's hot cocoa now???]
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and senri will just take it and smile]
Oh... thanks!
That's really neat. I guess you're making the most of it before you go tomorrow, right?
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[...]
Listen...
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Why are you worrying me.
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[LET HIM FINISH]
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I'm listening.
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he looks at senri, before glancing away.]
About what Majima said—well, he's cursed, but whatever. You two are going to have a lot to talk about on Monday.
... But that's besides the point. [he pauses.] Like I said during the trial: most of us are at least a little crazy. And a lot of us lie to get through life, as well.
[ugh, this is awkward. he scratches the back of his neck with his good arm.]
... It's true that if you put up an act—that if what people see isn't the "real" you—it'll feel like you're alone. [...] But that doesn't mean they won't accept you when the mask drops.
Just speaking from experience.
[if senri doesn't understand what he's trying to say he's going to scream]
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there's no hiding the surprise in senri's expression. he knows why ray is mentioning this to him - because it was hard for him to control his act in that moment. because he knew that once upon a time, he and majima had a good relationship. and to have that relationship crumble suddenly, and then to be told that the way that he acted was wrong.... it hurt him in such a deep way that he couldn't recover fast enough.
but.
having ray encourage him isn't bad. there's a tight feeling in his chest that doesn't quite manage to go away, and he just settles for a surprised nod as his hands grip a little tighter on the mug.]
... I'm learning that here.
It's slow but... I am.
[ . . . ]
Thanks, Ray-kun.
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[...]
Anyway, that's all.
[BYE HE'S WALKING AWAY NOW]
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Wait, you can't just walk away, you tsundere...!!
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You're not resting one of your injuries, right...? It looked like it hurt when you were trying to keep me from arguing with Majima earlier.
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[pouts]
It's not even like I can tell you to stop because... obviously a lot of people have needed your help but... you should try to take care of yourself too.
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But you're also pretty good at tricking me into just accepting what you say, so that probably means I miss it when you're hurting unless I press super hard and persistently.
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