yves... just yves catch all

[cupidsammo]

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week 0 post-trial

[noirges]

[ hilariously yves has been going around bringing wine to drink with people but koharu is just a little baby

so he will go to find her and he's got two juices instead ]

Koharu! Hey, you holding up okay?

[cupidsammo]

[ JUICE..... hell yea ]

Oh, Yves...

... I don't know. I feel a little overwhelmed.

[noirges]

[ offers her juice... and then pats her on the head gently ]

Can I be honest with you....? [ a little laugh ] Me too.

[cupidsammo]

[ she will definitely take it ]

But you did work really hard today.

[noirges]

Thanks.

[ softly, a little tiredly ]

I felt... a little responsible, since we do this for work sometimes.

[cupidsammo]

[ a touch surprised: ]

You have to solve murders?

[noirges]

Not often... but we did, before.

[cupidsammo]

... That's awful. You shouldn't have to do that, too.

[noirges]

[ a small smile ]

It's alright... It was so that we could help others. That's what mattered more than anything else.

And now I've got enough experience to help out here... so I'll call it good.

[cupidsammo]

You're always too kind, Yves. I just hope it isn't needed for this again.

[noirges]

[ just

nods in agreement with a big sigh ]

... you and me both. It's a lot. And it's abnormal. And it's unfair.

[ he can at least be realistic about it ]

[cupidsammo]

... It is. I know it's stupid to think life doesn't get unfair at times, but sometimes... it really does feel cruel.

[noirges]

[ koharu... he'll keep an arm around her shoulders and pull her in closer at that ]

Hey, it's okay to say it. Complain all you want. I'll complain with you.

[cupidsammo]

[ she doesn't resist, but she does exhale ]

I just feel like I'll start crying again if I do.

[noirges]

... is that such a bad thing?

[cupidsammo]

I— I don't know.

It makes me feel like I'm not handling this well.

[noirges]

[ . . . ]

Koharu... you're fifteen.

[ as gently as he can ]

You shouldn't be handling this well. You should be at home, safe and sound.

[cupidsammo]

[ there's a little shake in her shoulders ]

B- but I should. Everyone around me is always stronger and braver...

[noirges]

[ okay

he'll just move to pull her right into a hug again now oh sweetheart ]

You are strong and brave. Even just being here, doing your best, makes you the strongest and bravest girl I know.

[cupidsammo]

[ hug time. she leans in, but wipes at her face. ]

... Sorry. I told myself I wouldn't cry anymore...

[noirges]

[ he'll just stroke her hair, leaning down a little bit like he's trying to shield her away from the rest of the world ]

How about... you can cry with me?

I don't want you to feel so sad that you have to cry... but if you ever have to, just find me and I won't tell anyone. That way you don't have to hold all your feelings all alone.

[cupidsammo]

[ it isn't immediate, but a nod comes eventually, and another sniffle. ]

... Okay. Alright—I. W- well. This shouldn't happen again... so I'll be okay.

[noirges]

Well... if it does, remember our deal, okay?

[ smiles softly down at her before going to squeeze her in a hug that lifts her right off her feet ]

And remember that you're doing your best, Koharu. And that's enough.

[cupidsammo]

[ waaaah. the best hugs u_u ]

I will... I just—want to try my best. That's all.

[noirges]

[ that's the hug she's getting!! ]

Mm, then I believe in you. It can be things you learn over time. If you ever want to try something, but find it a little scary, let me know. I can go with you, so you have a chance to learn.

But I'm sure you can figure it out all on your own, too.

[ he will just offer in case it might help ]