[Despite himself, Ion's eyes water, and he stands abruptly, turning away to wipe his face on his sleeve.]
Forgive me, it's just...your efforts all mean so much to me. I've felt powerless, trying to do what I can, but only where nobody can see me. I haven't given many people any reason to trust me, so...I know how little confidence I must inspire in so many of the people here.
[ishi stands as well, there; he lets ion keep facing away, but he steps closer, gently wrapping an arm around him.]
That is why we will act on your behalf, and why I have always supported you, no matter who else I may be with. I know you are doing everything you're able, with the restrictions of this contest.
Thank you. You don't have to say any of that, but...
[But it feels so nice. Nobody's been unkind to him, but it's felt like he's had so little support, at least not the way that Ishi's always been there. With Luke so upset about Guy, having to be such a pillar, himself...]
Make it up to me by continuing to do what you can to succeed here. That is all I can ask-- I know I do not have to ask you to do your best for the world all of you will watch over.
[his voice softens, there, before becoming a little firmer once more.]
Your numbers do not reflect the support you actually have-- bear that in mind, and trust that we will try to keep increasing it.
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[Despite himself, Ion's eyes water, and he stands abruptly, turning away to wipe his face on his sleeve.]
Forgive me, it's just...your efforts all mean so much to me. I've felt powerless, trying to do what I can, but only where nobody can see me. I haven't given many people any reason to trust me, so...I know how little confidence I must inspire in so many of the people here.
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[ishi stands as well, there; he lets ion keep facing away, but he steps closer, gently wrapping an arm around him.]
That is why we will act on your behalf, and why I have always supported you, no matter who else I may be with. I know you are doing everything you're able, with the restrictions of this contest.
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[But it feels so nice. Nobody's been unkind to him, but it's felt like he's had so little support, at least not the way that Ishi's always been there. With Luke so upset about Guy, having to be such a pillar, himself...]
I'll never be able to make it up to you.
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[his voice softens, there, before becoming a little firmer once more.]
Your numbers do not reflect the support you actually have-- bear that in mind, and trust that we will try to keep increasing it.