[ . . . . . and senri offers up a smile, regaining just a little bit of his usual energy]
I can't answer the first one.... but I've got the other two.
I talked to Piety and Ishirin-san.... and they seem like they have it under control.
And I know who did that to me, and they said sorry.
So I think I can say pretty confidently that... for now... everything will be okay. [he'll reach out to put a hand on yu's shoulder again] Try not to look like the weight of the world's on your shoulders, alright?
... if that's the case, I'll try to rest easy, then. [ mildly. he's not quite sure what to make of either of those things, really, but he's willing to take senri at his word for both.
That last question, and the hand on his shoulder, get an inscrutable look. His expression shifts, gentles; it's hard to tell if this is a smile or not. ]
I hope I haven't worried you. I'll be alright, Senri. I can handle this. [ Briefly, he glances up at the sky. ] I can't say I'm unused to these kinds of stakes.
[ ... He'll look at Senri again, and reach up for the other boy's hand on his shoulder, so he can take it in his own and give it a brief squeeze. ] But I'll try to look a little less gloomy. [ With warmth. ] As long as I can see your smile, I know things will be alright.
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[though senri's not really swinging, so much as just rocking his weight back and forth.]
... so what do you think?
About everything.
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Starting off simple, I see.
[ Yu tilts his head back to look at the sky. ]
... where do I start?
[ He'll push his toes into the dirt, letting himself swing slightly. ]
Was Patience lying to us about her feelings? Did we make the right choice, voting for Piety? Who targeted you, and why?
All I have is questions. It feels like there's no end to them.
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I can't answer the first one.... but I've got the other two.
I talked to Piety and Ishirin-san.... and they seem like they have it under control.
And I know who did that to me, and they said sorry.
So I think I can say pretty confidently that... for now... everything will be okay. [he'll reach out to put a hand on yu's shoulder again] Try not to look like the weight of the world's on your shoulders, alright?
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blinks.
Well, that was easier than he expected. ]
... if that's the case, I'll try to rest easy, then. [ mildly. he's not quite sure what to make of either of those things, really, but he's willing to take senri at his word for both.
That last question, and the hand on his shoulder, get an inscrutable look. His expression shifts, gentles; it's hard to tell if this is a smile or not. ]
I hope I haven't worried you. I'll be alright, Senri. I can handle this. [ Briefly, he glances up at the sky. ] I can't say I'm unused to these kinds of stakes.
[ ... He'll look at Senri again, and reach up for the other boy's hand on his shoulder, so he can take it in his own and give it a brief squeeze. ] But I'll try to look a little less gloomy. [ With warmth. ] As long as I can see your smile, I know things will be alright.
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It's been a little harder lately - but I think I've gotten quite a bit of good news since the end of the trial. I'm lucky for that.
I should be back up to my usual spirits tomorrow, I think.
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Don't push yourself too hard, alright?