[In spite of everything, he perks up a little because he likes the praise and he likes knowing he did something right, even if in the end it's getting them this sort of reward. The question being returned, however, is something to consider. You'd think he'd take the time to really ponder an answer, but it comes almost too easily.]
I want to do the same thing I've been doing since we got here. I'm going to be with you until the end...and I want to find a way to protect you. And them. Even if the outcome really means only one of us can remain, there are ways we can do this without more people feeling the pain. Aren't there? We just have to find them.
That is correct. Emma requested a sedative in order to help people more gently to their end, rather than forcing them to suffer through the pain of their time coming to an end.
[if that's what roxas is saying, but regardless mikazuki will offer roxas a very fond headpat]
As long as you know that you do not need to protect me - an old man such as myself can handle a temporary lapse in existence. The universe might sigh in relief for it, if anything.
[He tries not to make a face at the mention of Emma's name, but it's harder when there's no hood to hide under. But he keeps his words to himself because yeah, that's something.]
That should help then...it's just about giving them the courage to find a path to take. [He allows the headpat as well because Jiji is one of three people he'll accept these from at the moment. Still, there's something troubling in that statement.]
You know just because you're old doesn't make this any easier. And just because you can handle a lapse in existence doesn't mean you should have to. We don't even really know if we can come back. I don't want to take that chance. [He's rather not see Mikazuki be eliminated at all.] You've lived a really long time, but...why can't you be a little worried for yourself for once?
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I want to do the same thing I've been doing since we got here. I'm going to be with you until the end...and I want to find a way to protect you. And them. Even if the outcome really means only one of us can remain, there are ways we can do this without more people feeling the pain. Aren't there? We just have to find them.
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[if that's what roxas is saying, but regardless mikazuki will offer roxas a very fond headpat]
As long as you know that you do not need to protect me - an old man such as myself can handle a temporary lapse in existence. The universe might sigh in relief for it, if anything.
You know how long I have lived, don't you?
I am not afraid for myself, Roxas.
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That should help then...it's just about giving them the courage to find a path to take. [He allows the headpat as well because Jiji is one of three people he'll accept these from at the moment. Still, there's something troubling in that statement.]
You know just because you're old doesn't make this any easier. And just because you can handle a lapse in existence doesn't mean you should have to. We don't even really know if we can come back. I don't want to take that chance. [He's rather not see Mikazuki be eliminated at all.] You've lived a really long time, but...why can't you be a little worried for yourself for once?