A switch - I... I don't know if I could. I... I thought about it but I...
[his voice wavers at the idea, like he's still so scared of death]
... Above Suspicion. I know we... caught the right person but if I... If I promise he won't hurt anymore people, if I take responsibility if he does....!!
[There's a pause, like he's letting that sink in... Before his shoulders suddenly just kind of. Droops. Almost relieved.]
... No. I wouldn't hate you. If Beauty's follower agrees to your terms, and you can save him without sacrificing another person's life — I'll accept it.
Do you think - if I tell everyone else... If I promise...
[senri just blinks furiously, to try to keep from crying again]
Everyone... Everyone hurts Guy-san. I can't - I don't... I don't want him to go through that. I know that he did - I know that he hurt her, really badly. I won't blame anyone if they can't forgive him but I...
He only wants to help. He only ever wants to help, Connor-san...!
[and he grows more emotional as he speaks, hands balling into fists as his gaze falls to the ground, like he's already preparing to try to convince people who are far more resistant]
[his brow furrows, because he knows what he thinks. and maybe that's why he can't bring himself to be mad at sasuke.
but at the same time, he understands the feelings of everyone else, also. he can see how upset they get, and the way that they can feel betrayed, or like they make exceptions
he'll accept the touch at his wrist, but also reach to hold onto connor's hand]
[He allows him to hold his hand, gently squeezing back when Senri has gotten a proper hold on it.]
Given the circumstances... I'm led to believe the others would be more forgiving than you think. You must have noticed how reluctant they were to blame him during the trial.
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Are you thinking of advocating for a switch?
[Connor can't say he didn't see this coming, but. Hm. Bad.]
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[his voice wavers at the idea, like he's still so scared of death]
... Above Suspicion. I know we... caught the right person but if I... If I promise he won't hurt anymore people, if I take responsibility if he does....!!
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... No. I wouldn't hate you. If Beauty's follower agrees to your terms, and you can save him without sacrificing another person's life — I'll accept it.
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surprised]
Really?
Do you think - if I tell everyone else... If I promise...
[senri just blinks furiously, to try to keep from crying again]
Everyone... Everyone hurts Guy-san. I can't - I don't... I don't want him to go through that. I know that he did - I know that he hurt her, really badly. I won't blame anyone if they can't forgive him but I...
He only wants to help. He only ever wants to help, Connor-san...!
[and he grows more emotional as he speaks, hands balling into fists as his gaze falls to the ground, like he's already preparing to try to convince people who are far more resistant]
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[He's reaching out for him again, this time for his wrist. Please, calm down Senri. He still doesn't know what to do with crying teenagers.]
Do you see the clear difference?
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[his brow furrows, because he knows what he thinks. and maybe that's why he can't bring himself to be mad at sasuke.
but at the same time, he understands the feelings of everyone else, also. he can see how upset they get, and the way that they can feel betrayed, or like they make exceptions
he'll accept the touch at his wrist, but also reach to hold onto connor's hand]
Will everyone else...?
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Given the circumstances... I'm led to believe the others would be more forgiving than you think. You must have noticed how reluctant they were to blame him during the trial.
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... I hope you're right, Connor-san.
I'll... do what I can, and see what trades I can make. I just... I don't know what I'll do if I lose him.