[ Koharu looks up—in his general direction more than quite at him, but there's nevertheless a hint of surprise in her expression. Her expression softens just as quickly, though, dipping her head back down with a small smile. ]
... Something of that sort. [ hah. ] But if you're nervous, I can help with that.
I have been... I'm not expecting you to find someone to love me, since there's so many people who are holding back for their own reasons... But I do want to try to believe again.
[ and then, gently, because he thinks he understands a little bit better now ]
[ briefly, before he makes good on his word. he'll guide her so that she can lean against him, and he'll smooth her hair back in a gentle little stroke ]
But I don't want you to think it's stupid. You were trying to make the best decision you could with the information you had at the time, which was really limited.
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Then... maybe you can help me fall in love.
I've always wanted to, and I think I still do... I just got nervous about finding it, after a while.
And that's your specialty, right?
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... Something of that sort. [ hah. ] But if you're nervous, I can help with that.
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[ and then, gently, because he thinks he understands a little bit better now ]
I'm going to hold your hand. Is that okay?
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Oh. That's... okay.
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softly: ]
... you don't have to tell me if you don't want to but... is it hard to see?
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I... messed up.
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[ briefly, before he makes good on his word. he'll guide her so that she can lean against him, and he'll smooth her hair back in a gentle little stroke ]
What do you mean?
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Uruha already asked the angels what happened... It's because I put in a vote for myself.
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... Koharu... Oh, sweetheart...
[ he'll continue to stroke her hair then ]
... it must've felt like an impossible choice.
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But I don't want you to think it's stupid. You were trying to make the best decision you could with the information you had at the time, which was really limited.
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the biggest sigh of relief. he lightly conks his head against hers ]
Thank goodness.
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So. Um.
That's why I'm sitting out here. I don't know where the mansion is.
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I can walk you? And tomorrow we hang out, you and me. I'll hold your hand if you wanna go places.
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[ sincerely ]
Do you want to go in now? Or rest here a little while longer?
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Honestly, I should be resting up and trying to recover.
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So I'll carry you?
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[ but he'll shift to help her up then, letting her stay tucked against him as he keeps his arm across her shoulders for guidance and stability ]
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It's okay. Maybe a little walking will do me some good after the day we had...