[Justice goes quiet, turning some tool or another over in his hands before putting it neatly in a drawer.]
I don't know how to feel about anything. Entrapta...she gave me this face. But Sasuke, he gave me something very important, too. I was really mad at him, but...I don't want to be. I understand why it all happened.
Sasuke did what he believed was right. I can't fault him for that. And Entrapta... [His feelings on Entrapta are a terrible, terrible mess right now. It takes him a second to continue after he trails off.] She was only helping her friend, if Sasuke is to be believed.
[He wants to hate them. To be indifferent again. But he can't.]
... This competition is more complicated than I expected it to be.
Actually, I don't know what I thought. There's been a lot of things that have been unexpected, both good and bad. But sometimes even good things hurt, too. It's really strange.
["Even good things hurt, too," huh... He's quiet for a moment, mulling over that statement. Letting in sink in. Finding himself in agreement with it, as much as he dislikes the fact. After a beat, he moves to help him organize the lab, having the original layout saved in his memory.]
Justice, there's... Something I'd like to ask you. [Diverging from the topic.] It's about the end of this competition.
[JUSTICE, PLEASE... ig connor may or may not be staying with him Forever, but also--]
And if we wanted to remain in contact with other participants of this competition after it's all over, would we have to use a wish in order to make arrangements for that?
That...I don't really know. I don't think it's impossible, but it's less about what someone wishes for and more about if our power can extend that far. We were able to bring you here, but to maintain an active and ongoing line of communication...it might be harder.
[He takes a deep breath.]
But I want that as much as anyone else, so I'm going to keep trying to think of a way to make it happen. I promise!
This is the second time someone has told him they love him, and he's no more prepared for it now than he was back then. The only difference, of course, lays in his acceptance of his own individuality. He still won't say he loves them back, but...]
... I care a lot about you, too, Justice. [It's the closest he can come right now, without imploding.] The time we've spent together is very important to me.
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[Justice goes quiet, turning some tool or another over in his hands before putting it neatly in a drawer.]
I don't know how to feel about anything. Entrapta...she gave me this face. But Sasuke, he gave me something very important, too. I was really mad at him, but...I don't want to be. I understand why it all happened.
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[He wants to hate them. To be indifferent again. But he can't.]
... This competition is more complicated than I expected it to be.
[Feelings were a mistake, huh.]
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[He shakes his head.]
Actually, I don't know what I thought. There's been a lot of things that have been unexpected, both good and bad. But sometimes even good things hurt, too. It's really strange.
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Justice, there's... Something I'd like to ask you. [Diverging from the topic.] It's about the end of this competition.
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If a participant was having second thoughts about returning to their world... Would they even have a choice?
[You know, theoretically speaking. Just asking for a friend. Totally hypothetical scenario.]
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[Pictured, justice, trying not to sound excited.]
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[Pictured, Connor, trying and failing to cover up the fact that he's kind of terrified to go back and face his handler at this point.]
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[He's vibrating??? omfg???]
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And if we wanted to remain in contact with other participants of this competition after it's all over, would we have to use a wish in order to make arrangements for that?
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[He takes a deep breath.]
But I want that as much as anyone else, so I'm going to keep trying to think of a way to make it happen. I promise!
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[HIS GOD...... IS A GOOD BOY.]
I know I'm only a participant. But if there's anything I can do to help you find a way, please let me know.
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[He hesitates, nervous to ask somehow.]
Will you always be my friend, Connor?
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I'd like to be.
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[His face lights up in excitement, and before he can contain himself he just blurts it out:]
I'm so happy! I love you very much!
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This is the second time someone has told him they love him, and he's no more prepared for it now than he was back then. The only difference, of course, lays in his acceptance of his own individuality. He still won't say he loves them back, but...]
... I care a lot about you, too, Justice. [It's the closest he can come right now, without imploding.] The time we've spent together is very important to me.