[ she kind of - laughs? it's mostly just relieved, and - yes, she will follow him down to the bed. ]
I'm - really sorry. I hate keeping secrets from you, but this was kind of life or death, you know? If the monster knew... [ sniff. ] Anyway. Hasn't been for very long. I got promoted when Phoenix died.
...it does seem safe enough now. [another huff.] After what he said about the note authors' intent, and his reaction when I told him who I suspected-- ugh.
[he can't judge anyone for lying but he knEW IT.
he squeezes her hand back, though, shifting closer.]
It's a relief to see them, even if only to know we're free of the picture notes.
[he'd run a hand through her hair if not for the beanie, so he just sort of- wraps his arms around her, instead, fingertips taking hold in the fabric of her clothes to keep them still.]
I meant the picture letters the dead sent us-! But now that I know it was yours, yes, I appreciate it more.
[it's fine, there's a bit of it on his end too, for indulging in this knowing she can probably feel his increased heartrate. that's something he can't hide, as good as he is at faking it otherwise.
he just smiles, though, his voice a little softer.]
...I know it's been harder on you, without them. [the people he's gotten attached to-- they've all lived, somehow. he really just hasn't felt the loss of the dead as keenly.] But- I'm glad for the chance to see them, before this comes to an end. We'll get them back fully for you.
[of course he's here to encourage that-- but there's also just the fact that he doesn't want her to do anything too reckless for their sakes. she has to come out of this all right, too.
he's quiet another moment before he murmurs-]
We really don't have much time left here if it goes well, do we?
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I'm - really sorry. I hate keeping secrets from you, but this was kind of life or death, you know? If the monster knew... [ sniff. ] Anyway. Hasn't been for very long. I got promoted when Phoenix died.
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[he huffs a sigh, wrapping an arm around her.]
Tell me it's not Akechi. I swear, if he was lying about it--
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You said fuck. [ giggling. ] I - you're gonna be so pissed. It's Akechi, yeah, but don't say anything to him yet. I'm on thin ice with him constantly.
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I knew that was why he reacted that way when we discussed it-!
[god damnit akechi! but he SIIIGHS.]
I won't. I won't, I promise, but please understand the amount of effort I'm putting into not doing so....
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[ she squeezes his hand. ] Seeing all of them again made me... I don't know, fucking hopeful.
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[he can't judge anyone for lying but he knEW IT.
he squeezes her hand back, though, shifting closer.]
It's a relief to see them, even if only to know we're free of the picture notes.
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What, you didn't like the dick I drew? [ tease, tease. ]
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I meant the picture letters the dead sent us-! But now that I know it was yours, yes, I appreciate it more.
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Thanks. [ she closes her eyes. ] I didn't - honestly? I didn't realize how dead I felt until I saw everybody.
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he just smiles, though, his voice a little softer.]
...I know it's been harder on you, without them. [the people he's gotten attached to-- they've all lived, somehow. he really just hasn't felt the loss of the dead as keenly.] But- I'm glad for the chance to see them, before this comes to an end. We'll get them back fully for you.
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It has been, but - it's okay. [ deep breath. ] As long as they get out of this, I'm okay. I'm doing this for all of them.
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[of course he's here to encourage that-- but there's also just the fact that he doesn't want her to do anything too reckless for their sakes. she has to come out of this all right, too.
he's quiet another moment before he murmurs-]
We really don't have much time left here if it goes well, do we?