[ 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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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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