[ His hands clenched tightly, but then he let them loosen when he realized she had a point. He couldn't let his guard down so easily in a place like this...even if he knew that though, it didn't sit right with him.
But then he remembered the trial. How many of the people there seemed even more selfish than he could consider before when they met with their captives. ]
I'm sorry you had to see me like that, I needed a little time after all of that—that's all. I hadn't even expected to run into anyone right after that, so this is why you caught me like this.
I understand. It is upsetting to see someone you cared about meet their demise.
[ raven, you're not helping. she still sounds flat when she says it, but at least she's not being a total dick about it. she looks at his clenched hands, his hurt expression. ]
You did well, Rean. As unfortunate as this situation was, you stuck to your guns and helped us all in finding the culprit. For that, your efforts are appreciated.
It helped us prevent an innocent person from dying today.
[ It's okay, Rean has dealt with people being blatantly insensitive, so the fact that she's not being that...is a huge step up. In a way.
In fact, her words helped a little. ]
...You're right. All this time I had been so busy thinking about ways I could've done better to prevent it that there was the fact that someone innocent could've died instead.
[ His voice cracked a little. It was all still raw; he'd be able to clear his head with time. If he had gotten along with Hyobu far longer than a week then he might have needed longer than a day for sure. ]
I know I shouldn't but it's hard. I can't help it.
I was right there, talking to him after the motive...!
[ she's about to say something, but then rean effectively shuts himself up. still, raven's looking at him with some scrutiny, arms folded across her chest. ]
[ raven closes her eyes for a brief moment...before she turns to start walking towards her room again. if rean has anything to say, she'll hear it. otherwise, she's done here. ]
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[ His hands clenched tightly, but then he let them loosen when he realized she had a point. He couldn't let his guard down so easily in a place like this...even if he knew that though, it didn't sit right with him.
But then he remembered the trial. How many of the people there seemed even more selfish than he could consider before when they met with their captives. ]
I'm sorry you had to see me like that, I needed a little time after all of that—that's all. I hadn't even expected to run into anyone right after that, so this is why you caught me like this.
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[ raven, you're not helping. she still sounds flat when she says it, but at least she's not being a total dick about it. she looks at his clenched hands, his hurt expression. ]
You did well, Rean. As unfortunate as this situation was, you stuck to your guns and helped us all in finding the culprit. For that, your efforts are appreciated.
It helped us prevent an innocent person from dying today.
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In fact, her words helped a little. ]
...You're right. All this time I had been so busy thinking about ways I could've done better to prevent it that there was the fact that someone innocent could've died instead.
[ He'll let out a sigh. ]
Thank you for saying that, at least.
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Hyoubu made a mistake and paid the price for it. He played right into their hands -- though I can't say I'm surprised that anyone did at all.
[ she pauses, tilts her chin up a little. ]
Don't hold yourself accountable for the choices he made.
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[ His voice cracked a little. It was all still raw; he'd be able to clear his head with time. If he had gotten along with Hyobu far longer than a week then he might have needed longer than a day for sure. ]
I know I shouldn't but it's hard. I can't help it.
I was right there, talking to him after the motive...!
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Thanks for putting up with me, Raven.
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[ she's about to say something, but then rean effectively shuts himself up. still, raven's looking at him with some scrutiny, arms folded across her chest. ]
You can't save everyone, Rean.
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Those words hit him like a sack of bricks.
He took a harsh breath. ]
I wish I could.
[ Save everyone that deserved it, that is. ]
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[ raven closes her eyes for a brief moment...before she turns to start walking towards her room again. if rean has anything to say, she'll hear it. otherwise, she's done here. ]