[ Claude is silent, for the most part, but troubled. ]
How much would you beat me if I said something like that? [ He tries to catch her gaze. ] That's a terrible way to feel... not something that can be cured with a little magic either.
[ He laughs, even though he's still radiating concern. Even though he doesn't really seem to believe it. ]
Unfortunately, I'd get my arm twisted either way, if I tried to do that to you. [ He presses his fingers gently to her upper arm. ] Maybe I'll buy a spell with my vouchers, that'll let you see just how important you are to everyone here.
[ Since she doesn't seem to mind the contact, he'll settle himself down next to her, so it's easier to hold her against his side, one hand carefully rubbing down her shoulder. ]
You're right. We've got plenty of bleeding hearts around here.
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week 4, thursday, pre-curfew
Looks like you encountered quite a bit of trouble. [ He frowns. ] I won't keep you from your rest long.
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I can't say it was the fun kind of trouble.
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No. It doesn't look it. Do you need anything for the pain?
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I'm all right, I have painkillers.
[ She just looks a little... weary? Sad? It's fine. ]
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[ He just takes a seat, I'm assuming there's chairs wherever they are. ]
Do you want to talk about what happened?
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... Quite honestly, I think if I talk about it anymore, I'll just keep hating myself.
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Why would you...?
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It's lessened considerably, but... [ she shakes her head. ]
I keep thinking... what does it matter? I should have died.
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How much would you beat me if I said something like that? [ He tries to catch her gaze. ] That's a terrible way to feel... not something that can be cured with a little magic either.
But it will fade.
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That's what I'm hoping. ... Because you're right, I'd twist your arm if you said that.
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Unfortunately, I'd get my arm twisted either way, if I tried to do that to you. [ He presses his fingers gently to her upper arm. ] Maybe I'll buy a spell with my vouchers, that'll let you see just how important you are to everyone here.
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[ she can even muster up a small smile, touched. ]
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[ He grabs her shoulder for real this time, pulling her in for a brief, gentle hug. ]
So take care of yourself, okay? And let others help too.
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I think they'd do it, regardless... I really am surrounded by such kind people.
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You're right. We've got plenty of bleeding hearts around here.
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She leans against him though, eyes drifting closed under the comforting weight of his hand. ]
It's not such a bad thing.
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[ There's an obvious sense of fondness there. ]
Honestly, if it weren't for the murders, I'd much prefer this place to home.
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[ She can't blame him. ]
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Yeah, I guess Manwol is lovely. I doubt she thinks the same of me though. We'll be "breaking up" soon enough.
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I wouldn't say that... did something happen?
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Oh- nothing. Maybe I'm just being a pessimist...
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But I'm sure Manwol knows how amazing you are by now.
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I hope so. [ ... ] Otome, you know it's an act, right?
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Thanks? I think we're too similar to ever get along that way though.