and this is basically the worst response to what he's saying, but:]
We know as soon as a power is used. So, don't worry. She'll know it's not you leaving her because you want to, unless she's some kind of idiot. [she hols up a hand.] And before you say it, I know, she's not an idiot. So you get what I'm saying, right?
[ Ambition confirms that Rise must know and Yu just slumps to the fucking floor, sitting there beside the offering bowl.
Honestly, she gets a sideways glance, but it's not like he's about to snap at her either way. He just lets her say what she's saying, and trains his gaze on her mask. ]
... I should have been more careful. She's still suffering because of my actions, even if switching won't be my choice.
[Ambition makes an aggravated sort of noise in the back of her throat. She's not good at comforting people.]
It won't be your choice, but you know what is? Coming here to talk to me about this instead of going over to reassure her. [...] Just, like, tell her it's not on purpose. She knows, but it'll mean more if it comes from you.
[ For maybe the first time ever she actually manages to annoy him which is amazing. The look he gives her is flatly irritated, and he gets back to his feet. ]
Of course I'm going to talk to her! What kind of person do you think I am? I came because--
[ His emotions are ALL over the place. Yu groans and rubs a hand over his face. ]
... you know what, actually? You're right. [ He is crazy tired. ] We should talk, but it's better if I do this later. She needs me right now.
[ ... ] I could have just written you a note, but. [ He glances at her. ] I did want you to know I wasn't angry at you. I know you wouldn't do this to me, after what we discussed. I trust you, Ambition.
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... I'm not angry with you.
[ His voice is cool and quiet, as expressionless as his face, but there's something very intense about that -- about his lack of feeling. ]
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gestures at his everything right now. and gestures at the crushed flowers]
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[ cool. steady. it's not even a question. ]
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So if you know that, what's up with that?
[she stomps her foot in the general direction of the crushed flowers that are now on the ground]
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[ And his mask cracks; the pain beneath it is so raw he actually has to turn away from her. ]
I wanted to talk to you. I didn't know what to give. I...
[ it's so out of character for him, this brief moment of helpless quiet ]
I have no idea what I'm going to say to her. I don't even know if she knows yet.
[ It's only been about an hour since he even woke up. ]
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[like, just a thought!!
and this is basically the worst response to what he's saying, but:]
We know as soon as a power is used. So, don't worry. She'll know it's not you leaving her because you want to, unless she's some kind of idiot. [she hols up a hand.] And before you say it, I know, she's not an idiot. So you get what I'm saying, right?
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Honestly, she gets a sideways glance, but it's not like he's about to snap at her either way. He just lets her say what she's saying, and trains his gaze on her mask. ]
... I should have been more careful. She's still suffering because of my actions, even if switching won't be my choice.
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[Ambition makes an aggravated sort of noise in the back of her throat. She's not good at comforting people.]
It won't be your choice, but you know what is? Coming here to talk to me about this instead of going over to reassure her. [...] Just, like, tell her it's not on purpose. She knows, but it'll mean more if it comes from you.
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[ For maybe the first time ever she actually manages to annoy him which is amazing. The look he gives her is flatly irritated, and he gets back to his feet. ]
Of course I'm going to talk to her! What kind of person do you think I am? I came because--
[ His emotions are ALL over the place. Yu groans and rubs a hand over his face. ]
... you know what, actually? You're right. [ He is crazy tired. ] We should talk, but it's better if I do this later. She needs me right now.
[ ... ] I could have just written you a note, but. [ He glances at her. ] I did want you to know I wasn't angry at you. I know you wouldn't do this to me, after what we discussed. I trust you, Ambition.
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You could have, but you didn't. Look, just - just go. I won't tell her you talked to me first.
[her lips are sealed, etc]
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... but he'll at least give her a nod, before he turns and fairly sprints out of the room. ]
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