...yeah. We talked about the before, I remember. [ that must be pretty isolating, yeah. they're quiet for a moment. ]
... Hate to say it, but people here are going to die no matter what. Even if you're from the same place, if you don't have that connection, then... it's gonna feel weird, but I don't think you're obligated to mourn it, either.
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[he says, rolling his eyes, but he lets them move closer easily enough.]
...is it the results of today that trouble you, then?
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The results? I mean, shit, there were three dead people. We can start with that and move on from there. The whole thing was troubling.
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[he's quiet for a moment, before he sighs and reaches up to pluck lightly at their sleeve.]
You are clearly still concerned, but for now, it is over, and you may have some measure of rest. Take it.
[stop being so stiff.]
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'm still on duty, you know.
[ but
after a longer pause, they will shift to lay down. ] Can't really stay that long.
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Take it where you are able, then.
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[ always on duty, anyway. they settle in the offered spot, curling an arm underneath their head and propping their cheek against it. ]
Thanks, big guy.
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[what, do you expect a 'you're welcome' out of this man.]
Were you closer to any of them?
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Not really. We really only get to talk to people who come to talk to us, so.
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[they're too outgoing for this.]
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Yeah. 's my task. [ aquila he didnt even ask for anything. this is mumbled into their arm. ] Go find people and make them come talk to me.
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[he shifts, settling in more comfortably.]
...will you speak of whatever has you in such a mood, today, or are you unable to do so.
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's not a mood. [ this is a very faint protest. ] I just. Iunno, I'm getting tired of this.
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[he sighs, shakes his head.]
Do you begin to regret your choice?
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[ immediately.
a beat. ] You know me. Don't really regret my choices.
...Just sucks not to be able to do anything.
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[he's sure he knows. it's part of what makes all of this worse.]
Only being able to solve it after the fact, but never to prevent it. Knowing it shall continue. It is wearying.
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[ they sigh, bigger, rolling onto their back and folding their gloved hands on their chest. ]
Sorry. I don't mean to be depressing - know you didn't want to talk business.
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[after a few moments, he exhales a breath and just. rests his good hand on top of theirs.]
... I wonder if I ought to feel worse about it, that it was him.
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... they tilt their head a bit. ] That it was Kazunari?
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[...but, well. he's not that upset about it.]
Mm. I suppose it is simply somewhat isolating, overall, in comparison. To not have arrived with anyone I already had ties to.
[having this happen to one of the only others from the prism just sort of outlines that more.]
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...yeah. We talked about the before, I remember. [ that must be pretty isolating, yeah. they're quiet for a moment. ]
... Hate to say it, but people here are going to die no matter what. Even if you're from the same place, if you don't have that connection, then... it's gonna feel weird, but I don't think you're obligated to mourn it, either.
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[a longer pause.]
Coming here directly from the Prism -- I think I am growing accustomed to it, as they are.
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[ ...
their fingers twitch a little under his. ]
's a shit thing to have to get used to.
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Are you?
[used to it.]
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No.
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Whether you chose this duty or not-
I am sorry that you are here.
[if he's right, then
it's his fault.]
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