[ every week is a depressing week. he's also like, kind of a dour person, he knows. he recognizes the effort though.
there's no like... happy answer to that, so he just kind of plasters on some approximation of a smile and shrugs weakly. ]
Mm. I'd rather not talk about it, but thank you for asking. [ it's honest, but not awkward—he's at his most natural when he's being frank. ] I'm glad we have the opportunity to speak though, Escha. There's been something I wanted to bring up with you for some time now.
I'm not certain. I asked around a bit, but never did figure it out... I suspect it was someone's ability or role that allowed them to get some insight.
[ he hasn't heard of much of the same since then, though. ]
No, not since that one. But I think a few have been in circulation...
[ it's not really that much use right now, but it's a good sign, right? ]
Mostly I wanted you to know because... it seems that someone is looking out for you. [ whether it was personal, or just to clear an innocent person's name, hopefully that's some relief. ] And I would protect you as well.
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[ but she doesn't want to just. make him talk about depressing things like this... too bad this is just a depressing week? ]
S-so, um... How are you? [ ... awk... ]
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there's no like... happy answer to that, so he just kind of plasters on some approximation of a smile and shrugs weakly. ]
Mm. I'd rather not talk about it, but thank you for asking. [ it's honest, but not awkward—he's at his most natural when he's being frank. ] I'm glad we have the opportunity to speak though, Escha. There's been something I wanted to bring up with you for some time now.
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[ she understands not wanting to talk about it, anyway. But perks up a bit at that last part. ]
Yes, what is it?
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A few weeks ago, I received a note that cleared you of murdering Yu. It urged me to protect you.
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[ he hasn't heard of much of the same since then, though. ]
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Have you gotten any other helpful notes like that?
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[ it's not really that much use right now, but it's a good sign, right? ]
Mostly I wanted you to know because... it seems that someone is looking out for you. [ whether it was personal, or just to clear an innocent person's name, hopefully that's some relief. ] And I would protect you as well.
[ for whatever that's worth. ]