Audience: White

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Comments

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[she's not going to strongarm him out of feeling the way he feels and doing what he wants to do, if only because she does understand it.]

...it'll be fine. It hurts for a while, and then you remember your motivation if it really is the thing you want. And if it isn't, you'll find your motivation again. That's how it works.

[a beat.] ...but I also don't doubt they both appreciate it.

[enfangs]

... It's not about them appreciating it.

[well. it'd be nice if they were happy? which feels like a pipe dream, but anyway. whether they're happy in relation to him is irrelevant.]

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Then what's it actually about? [she is eventually going to scare him into not talking and that terrifies her? she's trying to be as open but delicate as possible, so he can probably tell she's a little nervous about this conversation.]

[enfangs]

... I dunno. I just—want them to feel better in general, I guess.

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You're like a protector. [she doesn't elaborate.] Seeing them upset just sort of makes you upset by proxy because you care about them, right?

[enfangs]

... That sounds fuckin' sappy, but... maybe.

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You say that like being sappy is always a bad thing.

[enfangs]

[he gives her a dead look.]

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Look, you can either be a tough guy with some sappy purposeful moments or you can be totally tsundere. Which do you want?

[enfangs]

... Why are those my only options!?

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[unfortunately the only answer is a laugh.]

Okay, if you want another option then what would you pick?

[enfangs]

Can't I just be a tough guy without—any of those?

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What's so good about being a tough guy anyway?

[enfangs]

[opens his mouth








closes it]

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[...white...

...she waits! patiently! for an answer :)]

[enfangs]

[he

looks away!]

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You could just admit I'm right. I won't tell.

[enfangs]

S-Shut up...

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Nope. [another sparkle of fond feelings.] Seriously...toxic masculinity is really bad, White.

[enfangs]

Why is this what I'm being scolded on, of all things...

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Because I'm giving you a break since I'm pretty sure it's easier for you to argue with me than be honest with me sometimes.

[enfangs]

[... well, he can't say anything to that.]

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[...she just uses her foot to kick him lightly.]

You're gonna have to deal with this, but I will tell you literally every day that you're a good person who deserves good things and it's not because you're some big macho guy.

[enfangs]

[stop!! he's getting embarrassed!!!]

... T-Thanks...

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[hehehe. there's fondness but also major gremlin energy. there's a reason wrath is one of her favorites.]

...tomorrow'll be better, at least. No execution or anything.