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[ Maybe since Nier came here, having learned that people are from different worlds, he has compared Kainé and himself to others. Them, supposedly soulless puppets, to these true humans who are complete and whole.

He and Kainé have given each other value and that's enough, but it still shakes him to hear something like that. The laugh that comes from him is more genuine. ]

I don't need your validation, you know.

[ Nier pinches Claude's nose in hopes to have him back off. He doesn't want him to notice his eyes watering. ]