Catch-all; Mandricardo

[momming]

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[momming]

I'm all right, but thank you. Honestly, I just feel a little numb.

[ Not in the "going into shock" way, just. Wow, that sure happened. ]

[duranduel]

[He nods. And then a pause. What else can he say but "big mood", huh...]

Do you just...want someone to sit with ya?

[momming]

... I--

[ He looks exhausted, though, and her expression is clearly conflicted. ]

... You should rest.

[duranduel]

[A sigh.]

It's fine. I'll get rest. It just...feels weird to leave you stewin' in your own thoughts.

[momming]

You... really are very kind, you know that?

[ and with a sigh and a tired smile, she pats the couch cushion beside her. ]

[duranduel]

...I don't think I am. I'm just...doing things.

[He's a third-rate and a villain, after all.]

[But he sits, and with tired eyes, just stares at the wall ahead of them.]

[momming]

Kind things. To support someone. Despite your exhaustion.

[ Just saying. ]

I don't think anyone left satisfied with that trial.

[duranduel]

......I suppose.

[It's hard to acknowledge just straight-up being nice.]

No, I don't think so. I mean, sure, the right answer, but...what was really accomplished?

[momming]

... Not much at all.

[ Like. Sure, they found a killer?? ]