I think we needed that extra week. But, with how things are, I don't think we can afford another. [ Even though three of them did come back from an excursion compared to just Kazuki last week. It's a bit of a mess. And they know emotionally, they are here and they aren't. They'll focus on the mission again and forget to take care of themselves. Until that happens, they want to reassure him everything will be fine. Everything will go as planned.
There are things they'd like to say, like to ask, but they don't voice it out loud. It's probably a bit too late to mention now. (No Redacted For Us) And, with everything, the timing of it all.. isn't probably for the best. Whether it's tied to their excursions or something else. So when he stares back, they only give him an apologetic smile. They wish they could say more. Instead, they just hold him here, close. As if it would help anchor them to the idea that, when the next day comes around, they'll both still be here. ...It's wishful thinking, and they know it. ]
And I'll be with you every step of the way as well. When it's over, we can take care of each other. ..I'm sorry that you have to be the one to do this with me, but.. I'm glad that it's you. I promise I'll try to end this as quickly as I can. [ Because talking about doing it and actually doing it.. it's different. one hand lowers, only to gently touch his chin and raise it a little. the corner of their eyes crinkles with the reassured smile on their lips. ] Just remember to keep your head up and don't stop moving forward.
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I think we needed that extra week. But, with how things are, I don't think we can afford another. [ Even though three of them did come back from an excursion compared to just Kazuki last week. It's a bit of a mess. And they know emotionally, they are here and they aren't. They'll focus on the mission again and forget to take care of themselves. Until that happens, they want to reassure him everything will be fine. Everything will go as planned.
There are things they'd like to say, like to ask, but they don't voice it out loud. It's probably a bit too late to mention now. (No Redacted For Us) And, with everything, the timing of it all.. isn't probably for the best. Whether it's tied to their excursions or something else. So when he stares back, they only give him an apologetic smile. They wish they could say more. Instead, they just hold him here, close. As if it would help anchor them to the idea that, when the next day comes around, they'll both still be here. ...It's wishful thinking, and they know it. ]
And I'll be with you every step of the way as well. When it's over, we can take care of each other. ..I'm sorry that you have to be the one to do this with me, but.. I'm glad that it's you. I promise I'll try to end this as quickly as I can. [ Because talking about doing it and actually doing it.. it's different. one hand lowers, only to gently touch his chin and raise it a little. the corner of their eyes crinkles with the reassured smile on their lips. ] Just remember to keep your head up and don't stop moving forward.