robin [pcs]

[cumulative]

save us ms angel

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[cumulative]

I know. But I think that now, it's... always going to be on my mind, to some degree.

[every minute he spends with others is spent knowing that most of them will...]

[sonorant]

The inevitably will come, if we all accept this. We will all have to decide for ourselves what we think is less painful.

[ because it's all going to be painful. ]

[cumulative]

...right.

[after a second:]

I-I'm sorry to lower the mood... I think it was just... difficult not to think about.

[sonorant]

[ she holds out a hand to him with a smile. ]

It's all right. It's not as if I'm not thinking of it either. If you have anything you want to say, sad, happy, or otherwise, I want to hear it.

You can unload any of your thoughts.

[cumulative]

I don't want to... burden you too much. I've already done that with Scien.

[he takes her hand, though, holding on to it.]

[sonorant]

If someone like Mr. Scien is willing and able to share and hold yours, that's just as well.

[ as long as he's talking to someone about them. ]

[cumulative]

I just-- don't want to worry anyone else too badly. I think they're getting a little hesitant to tell me things they think will upset me...

[sonorant]

[ she hums. ]

At this point, we're all going to have worries and be upset by whatever will happen next. You feel strongly, but you have shown your perseverance.

[cumulative]

I- I know.

[there's something in his emotions that almost feels a little guilty.]

They're going to be upset if I don't... keep persevering, later, but I'm trying not to base any decisions solely on that.

[sonorant]

[ guilt? concern. ]

That's your right. You should have your own freedom, too.

[cumulative]

[the concern gets some from him in return. feedback loop. nooo don't worry about it.]

Mm. I'm... going to try to keep it in mind.

[sonorant]

[ this is a concern feedback loop. a concern ouroboros. ]

Will you let me know, if you do decide on something?

[cumulative]

[he hesitates for a moment, quiet, before he nods.]

...I will.

[sonorant]

Thank you.

[ her smile is soft, and her feelings reflect her gratitude. ]