.... that she killed Luca-san. [and even getting the words out is hard for him, making him scowl] That she did it because she thought it would get her ahead in the race, and she acted when someone invited her to do so. My guess was Mahito.
That she would've told me earlier if she could've but....
[and the word is punctuated with a slam of his fist against the door of the pod since the mods said it won't open anyway - it probably hurts, but it's not enough to really cut through the rage that he feels]
Is that what she meant by - just knowing that they'd act again...?! She set you up to die?!
[while mineo's getting more and more worked up, lenore is calm, and even seems to crack the slightest smile? this is a bit cathartic.]
I'm surprised no one ever seemed to suspect her. Personally, I always thought it was interesting that she spent so many of her Thursday nights with Mahito. You know, knowing what he is.
[ . . . . he breathes out at that and - there's still something about the anger that sort of just sits on his shoulders. like he has trouble shaking it off.]
.... maybe we did but it's still -
[ . . . ]
I wish I could've just - protected the people I wanted to protect.
I understand that feeling well. I wasn't able to protect my allies, or even myself. The most I could hope for was revenge, and even that didn't go as planned.
He killed Steven. Ruined his face. Set in motion the events that led to Law's death. Continued to torment my favourite humans in the afterlife. Furthermore, he is an enemy of women.
So, as soon as I saw an opportunity, I killed him.
[ . . . . . this is a whole lot - and mineo falters just a little bit. he can see her anger and he doesn't seem to actually be mad or unhappy? rather, it sets off a complicated chord in his heart.
Death doesn't really last, on that side. Probably for the best, seeing as we'd be missing a lot of people if it did.
But despite all the killing that had happened before... or perhaps because of it, there was a penalty. [she raises her left arm to indicate the missing hand.]
[ . . . . he just frowns at that, reaching out with his hand to carefully hold onto her forearm gently, as if examining the loss.]
... I'm sorry.
I don't think I can say killing is right - even though I've done it too but... I get your anger for your friends. I think I would've done the same thing.
It's too bad we can't heal you but... if you need anything, let me know.
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That she would've told me earlier if she could've but....
[god
he's so fucking angry talking about it again]
... why?
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oh.
oh.]
Did she -
You....?
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There were three people involved in planning my murder, yes.
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he's seething. he clenches his fists so tightly that his knuckles go white over it.]
How.....
How many times would she still try to lie to me?!
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That's how I was chosen as a target. And Aoi.
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[and the word is punctuated with a slam of his fist against the door of the pod since the mods said it won't open anyway - it probably hurts, but it's not enough to really cut through the rage that he feels]
Is that what she meant by - just knowing that they'd act again...?! She set you up to die?!
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[while mineo's getting more and more worked up, lenore is calm, and even seems to crack the slightest smile? this is a bit cathartic.]
I'm surprised no one ever seemed to suspect her. Personally, I always thought it was interesting that she spent so many of her Thursday nights with Mahito. You know, knowing what he is.
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he's just. scowling deeply, expression becoming more and more irritable.]
.... she's -
[ . . . ]
Since we got here, she tried to look out for me. That's not an excuse. I should've still...
[not trusted her as much as he did? cast some more doubt on her?]
.... I'm sorry, Lenore-san. I... really am.
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... I forgive you. I suppose we've all made mistakes and miscalculations along the way, here. Myself included, of course.
[a glance at her missing hand.]
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.... maybe we did but it's still -
[ . . . ]
I wish I could've just - protected the people I wanted to protect.
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I understand that feeling well. I wasn't able to protect my allies, or even myself. The most I could hope for was revenge, and even that didn't go as planned.
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[he frowns at that]
I know I sent him back over there pretty fast but...
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I don't mean Childe. Knowing that someone used a spell to keep him from fighting back, much like what he did to me? That was perfect, actually.
I meant, against Vlad.
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[he blinks at that]
He caused trouble for you?
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So, as soon as I saw an opportunity, I killed him.
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so until he can resolve it, he just asks - ]
... but he's still here...?
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But despite all the killing that had happened before... or perhaps because of it, there was a penalty. [she raises her left arm to indicate the missing hand.]
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... I'm sorry.
I don't think I can say killing is right - even though I've done it too but... I get your anger for your friends. I think I would've done the same thing.
It's too bad we can't heal you but... if you need anything, let me know.
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I won't ask for anyone's approval. Knowing what I do now, I certainly would have done things differently, if just to keep the hand.
However... I'm glad I can still count on you, as a friend. Thank you, Mineo.
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but he does manage a smile for her at that, own expression softening near immediately]
... of course. I told you that you can rely on me, right? I really want it to mean something this time.
You really are important to me.