[ funnily, he would have been that selfish of an asshole if i took him from a different canonpoint. as it stands, his emotions are... a little complicated, but he feels to be at least a little less mad now. ]
Hm... maybe I should be less nice then, so people don't start expecting anything.
Mineo and I are partners. I don't mean in the romantic sense, it's just... when we came to the decision, we just agreed to actually rely on each other here and do what we can.
When he told me about his plans, I had a few requests as his partner. And he ended up going against all of them. It's not really something I can forgive.
[ pictured: francy dunking takeru/mineo into the ground
She thinks about how angry he was when he came back from the beach, thinks back to how jittery he was during the meeting, thinks back to other times he showed more open emotions in public.
She thinks she has an idea of one of the requests, but... ]
Yeah, that's not really acting like a partner, is it? I'm not a forgiving person myself, but are you two going to be okay?
I don't know, but I try not to regret what I do, to make choices I won't regret.
[ It's why when she wants something, she just chases after it. You miss all shots you don't take. ]
So I think it'd be worse to have gone through all this and have nothing for it. If we're already here, we might as well get something from it. Otherwise, what was all of this for?
[ So whether it's worth it is questionable, but now that they've been put through all this, they should get a wish. ]
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there's a period where his expression goes from confused, to tired, then to something more controlled. ]
Medb.
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Anyway, she puts herself in front of him, so she can get a better look at him. ]
How are you?
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but he mostly looks tired. and his mood is... well, he's still angry. he's not really bothering to try to hide it. ]
I'll be fine.
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[ Her forward emotion is still concern. ]
What all made you angry?
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[ it's complicated. ]
But I already knew he did it. He told me.
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It'd be more surprising if he didn't tell you. So why did you go to the beach?
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[ so he. kind of had no choice at that point. ]
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You didn't have to go investigate at all, I mean.
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[ so, he did that much.
there's a pause where he stares at her hand, but he'll take it eventually. ]
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... Not many. I didn't expect that many people to want to.
[ She shrugs a little. She knows she was in the minority. ]
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[ if it was up to him, he would have never tried to find childe's killer.
but. ]
I can't be cruel enough to not give you the opportunity.
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[ There is genuine fondness and a flutter of something unknown. Medb doesn't know what it is.
Her lips curve into a small smile. ]
It would have been fine if you were that selfish of an asshole. I would've expected it.
[ She can tell just how kind Takeru has been to her. How people talked and reacted about him today made it even more clear, but... ]
I guess you keep on surprising me when I least expect it.
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Hm... maybe I should be less nice then, so people don't start expecting anything.
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She notes that anger fading with another smile. She laughs softly. ]
I already told you, I didn't mind if you were, didn't I?
[ Be as much of an asshole as you like, Takeru. She'll still like you, unfortunately.
She tugs on his hand. She wants to find somewhere to sit. ]
But tell me a little about what's making you angry? I want to know.
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but he's quiet, contemplating the question. ]
There are a couple of things. It's a complicated matter, but it mostly boils down to him being an idiot.
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She nods. ]
Yeah? In what way?
[ It's not news that Takeru thinks Mineo is an idiot, but her prompting is neutral. Well, neutral enough. ]
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Mineo and I are partners. I don't mean in the romantic sense, it's just... when we came to the decision, we just agreed to actually rely on each other here and do what we can.
When he told me about his plans, I had a few requests as his partner. And he ended up going against all of them. It's not really something I can forgive.
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She thinks about how angry he was when he came back from the beach, thinks back to how jittery he was during the meeting, thinks back to other times he showed more open emotions in public.
She thinks she has an idea of one of the requests, but... ]
Yeah, that's not really acting like a partner, is it? I'm not a forgiving person myself, but are you two going to be okay?
Are you going to be okay?
[ Because it's kind of a breach of trust. ]
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I'll be okay. I'm rather spiteful, and I hold grudges, but I know how to live with it.
[ he'll admit that easily about himself, since it's just a fact. ]
He accepted that I won't forgive him. So, it's just moving forward from it. There's still a lot we need to do here.
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She squeezes his hand gently. ]
Mm. I know you'll do what needs to be done. I've never doubted that about you.
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someone being encouraging isn't a bad thing. ]
... it'll probably be done soon, anyway.
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[ It's a little complicated how she feels, hearing that from him. Her hold on his hand tightens almost reflexively. ]
We have to focus on getting out of here.
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he looks at her. ]
Do you think getting a wish from a place like this is worth it?
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[ It's why when she wants something, she just chases after it. You miss all shots you don't take. ]
So I think it'd be worse to have gone through all this and have nothing for it. If we're already here, we might as well get something from it. Otherwise, what was all of this for?
[ So whether it's worth it is questionable, but now that they've been put through all this, they should get a wish. ]
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I know people have complicated feelings over it. [ ... ] But I really need to make sure we get them.
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