[Sometimes, you need to push all your negative feelings into killing a whole story, and its a good outlet for feeling Bad Things about everyone else! Who knew!]
[And he reaches out to take her hand with his other, holding it in both.]
I think...it's what Beau told me. You can't...let yourself get into a hole of negativity. That's what I did, and that's what I did wrong. Did those murders happen? Yes. Was it the fault of this place? Also, yes. So it isn't as if...you went out and decided to ruin things on your own.
[A sigh.]
You're not a bad person, Otome. And...Beau moved past what you did because she cared about you, and your happiness. She was able to break past the hatred and pain this place wanted us to feel. Because she loved you, and...I think you shouldn't beat yourself up for it any more. You've done enough of that.
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... Well, she can't say it'll get much worse than that, so even though she hesitates for a second, Otome reaches out to take his hand. ]
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[He's now just going to drop their hands between them and swing it a little as he pulls her in the direction of the cafeteria.]
Do you want ice cream or somethin'?
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She looks very disoriented, honestly. ]
If that's what you'd like, I'm fine going with you?
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...Yeah. I'd like that.
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[Sometimes, you need to push all your negative feelings into killing a whole story, and its a good outlet for feeling Bad Things about everyone else! Who knew!]
Good. [...] I like it when you smile, Otome.
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[ Even though she's still mildly confused. ]
Do you know what you'll be doing? Going with Wang Lu?
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[And a tilt of the head.]
What about you? Going with Beau?
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There's something I need to finish up first. One last threat to humanity.
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Do you...are you gonna get some help with that, maybe? I'm sure Beau would go...
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[ But she smiles. ]
But I won't be alone, so I think I'll be fine.
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[Both of them have a lot to deal with, huh.]
You're lucky to have her, you know.
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I still don't think I deserve her.
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You know what I've done. [ just that. ]
I didn't expect anyone to still want to... after everything...
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[And he reaches out to take her hand with his other, holding it in both.]
I think...it's what Beau told me. You can't...let yourself get into a hole of negativity. That's what I did, and that's what I did wrong. Did those murders happen? Yes. Was it the fault of this place? Also, yes. So it isn't as if...you went out and decided to ruin things on your own.
[A sigh.]
You're not a bad person, Otome. And...Beau moved past what you did because she cared about you, and your happiness. She was able to break past the hatred and pain this place wanted us to feel. Because she loved you, and...I think you shouldn't beat yourself up for it any more. You've done enough of that.
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[ This is a lot to process, considering the last time they talked. And Otome just stares at him, a little bewildered, obviously stunned.
Also kind of tearing up? Again? It's fine. ]
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[Oh no. He can't help it. He'll move forward to embrace her in a hug.]
Please don't cry. Please don't...
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I'm sorry, I can't-- g-give me a minute, I'll be fine--
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[He says, with a sigh. He raises a hand to gently hold the back of her head.]
I ain't leavin'.