...I don't know how to feel about it right now. I thought it was best to go after them and prevent them from acting again, knowing they must have killed Ray-kun, but...
I- was pulled into what I meant to stop, regardless of why I did it.
[he's just kneeling on the ground, hands in his lap.]
That's the hard thing about justice. Everybody's idea of what's right is gonna be different than everybody else's. And then people are gonna argue on all sides. The cycle is going to continue but...I don't know how to make it stop anymore.
[His legs are drawn up to his chest, chin resting on his knees and arms wrapped around his shins.]
...I don't even know what's next. Monday, Sasuke's...[No thanks!!!]
... I believe Mizuki-san is willing to save him. They feel it will come at some risk, considering some of us know their alignment, but-- Uchiha and I made a deal with Indulgence. I should be getting something to help protect them out of all this, so I think that will ease their concerns enough.
I do not think I will be able to offer to protect them myself.
[he looks down to the ground, there, silent for a bit before he continues.]
... I would like to return to Piety after this, I think. I intend to give him my sword. Whatever happens next, I-- no longer want to be part of any bloodshed.
You guys actually got Indulgence to agree? What happened? [What the hell. But that does put him at some ease.] ...good work.
[That statement doesn't surprise him though.] ...you've done everything you could, and you've helped more than your fair share. I think...I'd like to see you end this game on a high note. With Piety. Protecting him. [...] I don't know how I can repay you for everything you've done under my watch though, Ishikirimaru. Your sacrifices mean a lot.
I made a proposal, and he accepted; it seemed he had already created what we were looking for, but Ray-kun had a request in progress when he died. Our agreement was to complete that.
[those last statements, though... he's quiet at first, taking them in, before he joins jack at the window and reaches out to take both of his hands in his own. he's escaped hugs this time, but not contact entirely.]
I feel as if that ought to be my line, after all you have done for us... it's regretful that I cannot just follow you both, or I would do that in an instant.
[and with a small, soft smile, he adds:]
... I will miss you when this all comes to an end, you know.
[he'll miss everyone he's met and liked here, honestly, but... at least he's getting used to having to leave places and times behind.]
What kind of request? Do I get to know? [But maybe that doesn't matter too much. Instead, Ishi moves and Jack just kind of lets him take his hands. He's getting used to contact, at least, so that's nice.]
…wouldn't be a competition if you could, but…that means a lot. [Especially for a baby spirit who up until about week 5 didn't really know what he was doing.] Goodbyes are kinda brutal, but we still have some time. I'm really gonna miss you guys, too. Funny how that works, huh?
[There's a slight grin.] …I don't know if you'll ever really know what you did for me, but I wouldn't be the same if we didn't work together. So I hope you know that, at least.
I will remember it-- and I hope you know that I am hardly leaving you behind. I'll still be here for you until the end, whether I am your follower or not.
[but with his own smile growing a little more fond, he continues:]
Though I think you may have less need of that, now. You're going to do well in the end, no matter what the results are-- I have full faith in that.
I know. I know...it's why I'm going to do whatever I can until the end of this game to protect those of you who've taken the time to try. [Even if Ishi isn't his anymore, he'll do what he can to help.]
...you think? [He hopes. He's still a little worried about messing things up, but it's nice to have encouragement from spirit-dad.] Even if I don't win, I think I can do a lot to help whoever does now that I know what to do. If it's Piety in the end, I'll do everything I can to keep him safe, too. I promise.
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I- was pulled into what I meant to stop, regardless of why I did it.
[he's just kneeling on the ground, hands in his lap.]
I do not think I can say it was right.
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[His legs are drawn up to his chest, chin resting on his knees and arms wrapped around his shins.]
...I don't even know what's next. Monday, Sasuke's...[No thanks!!!]
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I do not think I will be able to offer to protect them myself.
[he looks down to the ground, there, silent for a bit before he continues.]
... I would like to return to Piety after this, I think. I intend to give him my sword. Whatever happens next, I-- no longer want to be part of any bloodshed.
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[That statement doesn't surprise him though.] ...you've done everything you could, and you've helped more than your fair share. I think...I'd like to see you end this game on a high note. With Piety. Protecting him. [...] I don't know how I can repay you for everything you've done under my watch though, Ishikirimaru. Your sacrifices mean a lot.
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[those last statements, though... he's quiet at first, taking them in, before he joins jack at the window and reaches out to take both of his hands in his own. he's escaped hugs this time, but not contact entirely.]
I feel as if that ought to be my line, after all you have done for us... it's regretful that I cannot just follow you both, or I would do that in an instant.
[and with a small, soft smile, he adds:]
... I will miss you when this all comes to an end, you know.
[he'll miss everyone he's met and liked here, honestly, but... at least he's getting used to having to leave places and times behind.]
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…wouldn't be a competition if you could, but…that means a lot. [Especially for a baby spirit who up until about week 5 didn't really know what he was doing.] Goodbyes are kinda brutal, but we still have some time. I'm really gonna miss you guys, too. Funny how that works, huh?
[There's a slight grin.] …I don't know if you'll ever really know what you did for me, but I wouldn't be the same if we didn't work together. So I hope you know that, at least.
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[but with his own smile growing a little more fond, he continues:]
Though I think you may have less need of that, now. You're going to do well in the end, no matter what the results are-- I have full faith in that.
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...you think? [He hopes. He's still a little worried about messing things up, but it's nice to have encouragement from spirit-dad.] Even if I don't win, I think I can do a lot to help whoever does now that I know what to do. If it's Piety in the end, I'll do everything I can to keep him safe, too. I promise.