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[shaft]

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[momming]

... Why do you have so much faith in me? Because of my emotions?

[ Claude, you're normally so pragmatic? You were so mad at Byleth?? ]

[shaft]

It's the only thing that makes sense. [ He's not backing down. ] Why were you relieved at being caught?

[momming]

I don't particularly enjoy killing.

[ At all. ]

And I didn't want anyone to be scapegoated.

[shaft]

Then I'll believe in you. Is that enough?

[ He almost sounds hopeful. ]

[momming]

...

[ Her voice is a little wobbly. ]

I don't deserve it. But thank you.

[shaft]

Maybe. But I think you deserve something better than what you were given, at least.

[ He's silent for a moment. ]

And when we find a way to save all of us, that'll include you too.

[momming]

... Thank you. I'll... try to do what I can, to get us through this.

[shaft]

I know you will.

[ He smiles, and it's genuine. ]

So will you get some rest?

[momming]

I don't know if I can.

... But I'll try to rest at the clinic.

[shaft]

You're not going back to the dorm?

[momming]

No. I don't think it's a good idea.

[ Not with Mandricardo there. ]

[shaft]

You can come to— [ uhh, remembers something ] Hm, what about the dorm roofs?

[momming]

[ Hm? ]

I'm not sure if I should be sleeping outside entirely...

[shaft]

It is still a little cold... The clinic can't be comfortable though.

Let me snag you some blankets and pillows from our dorm.

[momming]

You really don't have to go out of your way for me.

[ Claude, your blankets!! ]

[shaft]

It's no trouble. Besides, I plan on asking for a favour in return.

[momming]

... Oh? What did you have in mind?

[shaft]

[ He gestures to where Catra scratched the hell out of his arms and chest. ]

Mind patching me up?

[momming]

[ ... lord ]

I'd be happy to. [ SHE LOOKS SO CONCERNED. ]