cumulative | vin [pcs]

...Mathis.

[not scolding, but concerned, as she reaches towards his arm.]

You don't have to do anything you don't want to.

What else am I supposed to do...? Stand back and watch it happen? Or wait to die?

[he can't... just do nothing.

but he doesn't know what he is going to do, in this situation.]

There's no perfect option. But people care about you. They'll listen to what you'd prefer.

[...]

If it comes down to it - I know ways that are as painless as possible.

I- I don't know. I've... been left behind enough. I don't think that I could do that to anyone else.

[even if the temptation is there.]

But it isn't only my decision, anyway. I have a partner.

...I understand.

[and from her emotions, it really seem like she does.]

There are ways to get around that. Repartnering, and such.

I know, but I don't... want to leave them behind either, o-or put them at risk if they can't find anyone. I already...

[a little hesitance, before he just says-]

I was Iwatooshi's partner. I-it's... scary, being in that position.

...I'm sorry.

[after a moment:]

I don't know what to say.

I... don't think that any of us do, when it comes to this. It's so...

[who ever thought these were discussions they'd be having?]

...I hope you find what would make you happier.

[not happy, that's probably been taken out of their hands - but happier, comparatively.]

W-we'll see, I think.

[it's hard to say. he has people he wants to see again. people he doesn't want to leave behind.

really it'll probably depend on how badly the deaths take him out this week, if he even survives that long.]

[she gives a shaky nod.]

I should - probably leave you to think about it.

Um- thank you. For telling me. I don't... know how many would have, if he didn't.

Don't thank me for that.

[walks away fastly sorry mathis]

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