[then lune will direct them to wander toward the garden - his hand will come out to gently rest on her back, between her shoulder blades to guide her to walk with them
though the touch is brief, and his hand will just hover behind her instead in case she doesn't appreciate it]
... grief can take time to process.
Would you feel more relieved to speak on what you feel? It shall be a secret between the two of us, of course.
...Will it? We’re going to be unbalanced, and even if we aren’t - we can only save two pairs this week. We don’t have another item that can cure corruption. We’re going to have to pick someone.
[there's no point in sugarcoating that, really. he remembers the last time that emma came to him, upset over the chance of so many people being dead due to the lack of partners.]
Even so... I will remain by what I have said.
I do not wish for you to see yourself as an executioner, but I understand just as well that it is because you are kind that you hold the desire in your heart to save everyone if you could.
though at the same time, his expression softens as he looks at her]
... but it is alright, to be selfish now and again. It is not a simple decision to make, and it is just as unfair to ask you to make it during such a difficult week when you are also suffering from a loss.
[when there were so many people disappearing, and so many who found themselves caught in the tide]
I hope that you will allow yourself to be upset without thinking of others, if only for a moment.
[She looks up at him for a long moment before her gaze falls to the ground and her narrows her eyes. When she rubs a hand across them to stop the first tears from coming out, though, it’s probably clear enough what’s making her squint.]
She was - brave and smart, even if she thought she wasn’t. She was... I loved her. I thought it would be different this time.
[at that, his expression softens into a smile - it doesn't possess the levity it usually does. there's no carefree delight carried in his expression the way there normally is.]
I have lived a very long time. In that time, I've watched and waited. Even though I do not possess a complete understanding of human emotion and relationships....
I know quite well that you all affect each other deeply, in ways that you might not even realize. It is all at once dangerous and beautiful.
If she is as smart as you say, and strong enough to earn Ookurikara's attention, and kind enough to not draw suspicion from Shess -
She will forgive you, because you won her heart as well.
Well. At the very least, once she's done looking surprised, she drops her eyes down again. Even as she takes in a deep breath to try and stem whatever emotion seems to be bubbling over, she reaches up to encase the hand that's touching her face in one of her own.
Regardless of whether it's a sign of gratitude or because she's trying to steady herself, she doesn't let go just yet.]
[When she reaches up to hold onto his hand, Lune will bring the other arm up, surrounding her shoulders and drawing her closer. She can resist if she'd like - but it's an offer for a hug, a chance to hide her face if she doesn't want for him to see her cry.
But he understands.
He can feel the weight that she carries with her, as heavily as it weighs on his own.]
The bonds between people are more powerful than you know. The moments of kindness that you exchange, the ways that you might accidentally harm one another....
But I think that it is part of what makes life worth living.
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[At his second question, though, her voice grows strained.]
I don’t know.
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though the touch is brief, and his hand will just hover behind her instead in case she doesn't appreciate it]
... grief can take time to process.
Would you feel more relieved to speak on what you feel? It shall be a secret between the two of us, of course.
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I don’t want to sound selfish, but I... wish it wasn’t my choice this week.
[She’s afraid if she gives anything closer to the heart of what’s eating at her, she’ll crumble immediately.]
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[it's what he'd told her in the beginning of the week - and now he just repeats it again softly]
I wish it were easier for you.
Even so... you are not alone.
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[there's no point in sugarcoating that, really. he remembers the last time that emma came to him, upset over the chance of so many people being dead due to the lack of partners.]
Even so... I will remain by what I have said.
I do not wish for you to see yourself as an executioner, but I understand just as well that it is because you are kind that you hold the desire in your heart to save everyone if you could.
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[that's said with confidence.
though at the same time, his expression softens as he looks at her]
... but it is alright, to be selfish now and again. It is not a simple decision to make, and it is just as unfair to ask you to make it during such a difficult week when you are also suffering from a loss.
[when there were so many people disappearing, and so many who found themselves caught in the tide]
I hope that you will allow yourself to be upset without thinking of others, if only for a moment.
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She was - brave and smart, even if she thought she wasn’t. She was... I loved her. I thought it would be different this time.
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lune's expression turns mildly fond at that, his brow furrowing in understanding.]
... I have heard similar things from others. She possessed a way to impact people - even those who are stubborn.
[even if he never actually managed to speak to her himself.]
I am sure she knew you cared, and loved you too.
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...You can’t know that. I never told her. But you’re right, I’m sure she’ll take it as a sign when I let her partner die.
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[it's very plain, and very earnest. lune will reach out to gently press a finger underneath her chin to lift her head a fraction]
Your feelings will reach her. Your care, and your remorse.
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How can you always be so sure?
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I have lived a very long time. In that time, I've watched and waited. Even though I do not possess a complete understanding of human emotion and relationships....
I know quite well that you all affect each other deeply, in ways that you might not even realize. It is all at once dangerous and beautiful.
If she is as smart as you say, and strong enough to earn Ookurikara's attention, and kind enough to not draw suspicion from Shess -
She will forgive you, because you won her heart as well.
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Well. At the very least, once she's done looking surprised, she drops her eyes down again. Even as she takes in a deep breath to try and stem whatever emotion seems to be bubbling over, she reaches up to encase the hand that's touching her face in one of her own.
Regardless of whether it's a sign of gratitude or because she's trying to steady herself, she doesn't let go just yet.]
...Dangerous and beautiful, huh?
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But he understands.
He can feel the weight that she carries with her, as heavily as it weighs on his own.]
The bonds between people are more powerful than you know. The moments of kindness that you exchange, the ways that you might accidentally harm one another....
But I think that it is part of what makes life worth living.