[something about aqua is.... right, he knows what it is. relentlessly kind. and not the kindness bred from ignorance, soft platitudes meant to encourage -- nothing like Lavi. He thinks of light and of people and of how no matter he distances himself from them, some will always shine bright.
but he doesn't say any of this out loud, just lets the silence spool between them.]
S'fine. It's what I chose. Not like Yuu and the others -- they were pulled into that life without their say-so.
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Can I join you?
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Yes, of course.
[ sorry she is so useless in all my pcs. NOT A SINGLE HOOK IN SIGHT. ]
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Lavi will sit in the grass next to her, folding his legs beneath him, very politely.
then he falls back, flopping onto the grass.]
...I'm beat.
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also lavi 🥺 ]
...I didn't think a mere nine hours could be so exhausting.
And then, we have tomorrow.
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...Have you talked to him?
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...It wasn't him. Not really.
[ but yes, she did speak with boothill. ]
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...Yeah.
[simply that, then.]
Whatever took him over -- it's got a real firm grip. Thought it might let up a little now that he's caught.
[and instead... it is Worse]
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[ caring about others ]
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...They can always come true.
[no matter what he and his heart does, which is why he really should have a better grip on it.]
All of this -- it's not so different from losing people to other stuff. ...It almost feels normal.
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[ why should anyone need to try so hard to protect their heart? something like this shouldn't be commonplace. ]
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but he doesn't say any of this out loud, just lets the silence spool between them.]
S'fine. It's what I chose. Not like Yuu and the others -- they were pulled into that life without their say-so.