[emotionsharing is still activated so it means she gets a little sense of fondness and a little sense of worry and a little sense of a protective streak.]
...you were really just trying to do what had to be done. And as soon as one of your numbers leaves, someone else is going to have to take that job. Even if they do kill you, that cycle won't stop.
Keep doing what you're doing. The sooner we can figure out the source of... well, the problem, the sooner we can end this.
[ That's really all she can ask. ]
... But also don't risk yourself trying to protect me, either. No matter my reasons or the truth of what you said, I still took a life. Murderers have always been punished.
I wouldn't say it about anyone, because I normally don't believe in taking a life at all. No matter the reason. I don't think it should be a life for a life.
[ Which is why she hates this!! ]
But I know not everyone would agree. I'm just prepared to face it, if it comes to that.
Then...tell me how it's actually different. If there really was a choice, you wouldn't have to be worrying about hurting yourself or hurting other people.
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Her gaze softens, turns fond. ]
I don't want to leave you. I mean that.
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...you were really just trying to do what had to be done. And as soon as one of your numbers leaves, someone else is going to have to take that job. Even if they do kill you, that cycle won't stop.
[there's a pause.]
How can I help you now?
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[ That's really all she can ask. ]
... But also don't risk yourself trying to protect me, either. No matter my reasons or the truth of what you said, I still took a life. Murderers have always been punished.
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...would you say the same thing about a murderer who was possessed and controlled to kill someone, Otome-san?
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[ Which is why she hates this!! ]
But I know not everyone would agree. I'm just prepared to face it, if it comes to that.
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I don't know if I can see the difference between a kill that's meant to help us and an execution anymore. That's all.
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[ Well. Her emotions are troubled, but still. ]
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So you could choose not to do this and there would be zero consequences.
[mother?]
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[ She closes her eyes, wearily. ]
Shall we just agree that this hasn't been the ideal situation for anyone?
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But it has to be almost over. It's spring already.
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[and he's pissed! actually!]
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[ She's too tired to be pissed right now. ]
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[ She really wishes she did. ]
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[so there.]
...let's just try to get through today and see what next week brings us.