[ . . . . . 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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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.