... Even if public - I do not know if you want to be alone.
[but given that she has permission now, she will take the seat next to him. one hand goes to hold onto the chain of the swing while the other sits on her lap]
I'm alright, though I won't deny it's frustrating to know that we failed. Nia Teppelin, Asch and even Kaioh-san... [Two people are dead, and one will soon follow. What do they have to show for it?
Nothing.
He lays his hands down on his lap, clenching and unclenching his fists, and then he pointedly stares at her.]
You did something extremely reckless tonight. Why?
But he makes a good show of getting upset for other reasons entirely, letting his anger sound more righteous than it actually is.]
There were other options. Individuals nobody else suspected. Purposely hurting yourself wasn't answer. You... [He trails off, inhaling and then slowly exhaling.] Enough people were hurt this week without anyone being able to do anything to stop it. There was no need for you to be one of them.
[... He doesn't look happy with that either, but. Well. It's hard to look happy over anything today, isn't it? Glancing away from her, he inhales and exhales.]
... Yes. This is all very unfair, isn't it?
[He hates that. It even sounds like he hates that, righteous anger seeping into his tone.]
But sometimes, it's necessary to making difficult choices in order to survive. This is one we must make until we are able to break free of this situation.
[ . . . it's good for someone to cling onto anger - because at least right now, anya can't manage it. instead she listens to him and just naturally nods in agreement.]
... Понял. I know now. I will not do again... I will not run away from choice.
But... do you think that doing this - will help us? Will it stop?
[ . . . . it's a good answer, she thinks. she's quiet for a little while, as if she's not sure what thought to express in return - but eventually she finds one.]
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... Just "Anya," then.
[He gestures at the unoccupied to his left.]
Of course. This is a public space, after all.
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[but given that she has permission now, she will take the seat next to him. one hand goes to hold onto the chain of the swing while the other sits on her lap]
Чувство? How are you feeling?
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I'm alright, though I won't deny it's frustrating to know that we failed. Nia Teppelin, Asch and even Kaioh-san... [Two people are dead, and one will soon follow. What do they have to show for it?
Nothing.
He lays his hands down on his lap, clenching and unclenching his fists, and then he pointedly stares at her.]
You did something extremely reckless tonight. Why?
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Though at the question about her hand, she glances away for a moment, as if scolded - before looking back to face him.]
... Нерешительный. I did not know for certain who did it. I was not smart enough. I did not know there would be warning but...
If mistake was made, I would want to vote for me than someone innocent. I want to be hurt, not a friend.
[she knows she can't do it again now but - it didn't feel right this time, for her to just put a name down that she didn't believe in]
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He hates it.
But he makes a good show of getting upset for other reasons entirely, letting his anger sound more righteous than it actually is.]
There were other options. Individuals nobody else suspected. Purposely hurting yourself wasn't answer. You... [He trails off, inhaling and then slowly exhaling.] Enough people were hurt this week without anyone being able to do anything to stop it. There was no need for you to be one of them.
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[which, yes, was her mistake,,, but clearly she's got her own warning and punishment for it. not that she seems to feel much regret either]
... still would not want to vote for someone else innocent, because I am too afraid to make choice. Недобросовестная. It is unfair.
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... Yes. This is all very unfair, isn't it?
[He hates that. It even sounds like he hates that, righteous anger seeping into his tone.]
But sometimes, it's necessary to making difficult choices in order to survive. This is one we must make until we are able to break free of this situation.
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... Понял. I know now. I will not do again... I will not run away from choice.
But... do you think that doing this - will help us? Will it stop?
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[Quietly, like it pains him to even admit it.]
But I won't stop searching for answers until we are able to put an end to this.
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Вера. Okay. I will put my hope with Goro.
If you need anything too, please tell me.
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Thank you, Anya... Our collaboration is key to discovering the truth behind our situation. Yours, mine, and everyone else's.