[he gets a little forehead kiss. something gentle and reassuring.]
Maybe I can't do positive, but I can be there. Just like before. [like all the other times, like with caelus, like with robin, with all the people they've had to carefully corner.]
I want to figure it out too. You can count on me, okay?
[It's not quite a smile -- not his usual kind, but it's still there -- maybe more genuine than his usual would be, as tired as he is. he squeezes her hand again,]
...I know.
[We've been at this for so long. ...Makes sense that it's still us.]
When it comes to Rondo - I asked Daan if he'd stop me from getting too angry at who did it. [a beat.] D'you need someone to stop you when it comes to Kanda?
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Yeah, I get it. I'm so fucking mad. [she doesn't sound mad, she just sounds exhausted.] I don't - I don't know if I can be positive tomorrow.
[she clears her throat. winces slightly. her head is pounding from the crying.]
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Yeah. I don't think I can either.
[But I have to be.]
...Whatever happens, I wanna figure it out. Doesn't matter whose it is -- as long as we get someone.
[Even though that part is going to hurt just as bad. God.]
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Maybe I can't do positive, but I can be there. Just like before. [like all the other times, like with caelus, like with robin, with all the people they've had to carefully corner.]
I want to figure it out too. You can count on me, okay?
[even if it hurts.]
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...I know.
[We've been at this for so long. ...Makes sense that it's still us.]
Me too. Whatever happens -- I'll be there.
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When it comes to Rondo - I asked Daan if he'd stop me from getting too angry at who did it. [a beat.] D'you need someone to stop you when it comes to Kanda?
[to any of them, really, but.]
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...No.
[I have to be neutral.]
It's been a monster every time, and it'll be the same tomorrow.
[I have to be neutral. I have to be neutral. I have to be neutral. I have to be neutral.]
And whoever it is might have a partner too.
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[gently.]
... We all know that. But it's alright to feel something about it.