[ he looks a little startled by sylvain's persistence for a second, before he hides his expression, leaning forward to rest his elbows on his knees and run a hand over his face ]
I'm just a little bitter, that's all. These types of things tend to bring out the worst in us.
[ he's wiping tears from his eyes as he sits back up, shaking his head
he opens his mouth, but doesn't say anything at first, quiet for a second. ]
... I'm sorry that you were possessed to kill someone you love, Sylvain. Kaeya seems like he wouldn't hold it against you, though. I hope you're able to work it out.
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Dimitri killed me.
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That... would explain why he was so distraught earlier.
[ he grimaces a little ] ...It must've hurt. I'm sorry.
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I did say you'd have your hands full. I doubt the experience helped his mental state any.
[ idk where they are positioned but Claude will gesture for Sylvain to follow him into the room, settling on the bed. ]
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And you? I imagine you're quick to adapt no matter the situation, but... I'm still sorry it happened.
[ sylvain follows him inside and opts to seat himself at the chair at claude's desk. ]
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I'm just a little bitter, that's all. These types of things tend to bring out the worst in us.
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...Yeah. It does. There's more than just your own life at stake.
[ he leans forward a little in his seat ]
If you want to talk about it, you know I'm here to listen. ...Or if you'd prefer a distraction, I'm sure I can think of something.
[ it's what claude offered sylvain just last week. he smiles a little apologetically, thinking back on their previous conversation. ]
I'll understand if there are some things you don't want to divulge. I'm not... entirely forthcoming myself. But I hope you know I do care.
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But then, they're in the same boat. So who else is he going to complain about this with other than the people here? ]
Did you kill someone, Sylvain?
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[ well, sylvain doesn't have any right to feel hurt over it. he just nods. ]
I did.
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Are you feeling betrayed?
closes eyes at my last tag u kno what i meant
No. I was the one who betrayed someone I love.
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I was going to ask if you thought it was worth it, but that feels pretty crass now.
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...Hey, I'm supposed to be comforting you here?
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[ he's teasing ]
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I was more worried about Sahar, but thought I might as well check on you too while I'm here...
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[ he leans back and collapses onto his bed ]
For a war mount, she certainly has a temper.
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[ sylvain laughs quietly ]
Do you always pick fiery women?
[ lup, and sahar... (and manwol...) ]
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Think you've got my tastes pinned down, Sylvain?
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he opens his mouth, but doesn't say anything at first, quiet for a second. ]
... I'm sorry that you were possessed to kill someone you love, Sylvain. Kaeya seems like he wouldn't hold it against you, though. I hope you're able to work it out.
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Thanks, Claude. I hope so too. And I hope you and Dimitri are able to talk things through as well.
[ ...he then smiles a little ruefully ]
If things go poorly, I expect you to keep me company while I drink and bemoan my lot in life. ...Or you know, we could do that anyway.
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[ smiles! ]