school: otome

[shaft]

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[momming]

It sounds like it.

[ It breaks her heart, honestly. Children shouldn't be forced to fight, ever. ]

I'll believe that you can get through this, though. So no one will have to endure that again.

[shaft]

[ He's silent for a moment. ]

Yeah, that's the end goal. But countries and men are tricky to navigate.

[momming]

They usually are. But I don't think you ever expected it to be easy, did you?

[ He seems to be sensible enough, just from speaking with him.

Beyond the. Uh. Poison mushrooms. ]

[shaft]

Not even a little.

[ He is essentially turning into putty at this point. ]

Hence why I'm hoping this place is more a vacation than another challenge.

[momming]

I dearly hope so as well.

[ And she can tell the tension is finally draining out of him, so she gently pats his back. ]

How are you feeling?

[shaft]

[ His eyes are closed now, a state of zen... ]

More relaxed than I have in years. All thanks to you.

[momming]

Have you never had anyone take care of you before?

[ Sir. ]

[shaft]

[ His eyes slip open again, smiling slightly. ]

I would say no, but I think that would upset the staff that work in the manor.

[momming]

We can't have that.

[ Don't hurt the staff's feelings. ]

But it does look like you're improving in the other regard... you really should be out of the woods now.

[shaft]

[ Sitting up, he rolls his shoulders. ]

Yeah, my stomach is no longer punishing me for my mistakes. I'm really grateful for your help, Otome.

[momming]

I'm glad I could help. I think you got through the worse on your own, but be careful with your health going forward, okay?

[ And she'll tug her sleeves back down, moving out from behind the chair. ]