[Hmmm. He twists to watch her work a moment, and then tries to see if the bandages are straight. He reaches out to brush some of her hair back, then fixes it a tad.
He has his own bandage looped around his right forearm.]
Back home, there was a hostage exchange between me and Ash. He didn't trust me not to try anything when we released them, so he threw a knife at me, and I blocked it.
Well, I suppose I did train him for a time. It's hard not to be proud of him utilizing what he learned from me. It means... I did well enough to help him survive.
[It's bittersweet, both terrible and awesome. Which is sad.]
Unfortunately, I think... the consensus is Archer. As much as we all dislike it, he has volunteered, especially to those he cares about. He's lost a lot of himself.
They understand, though I still hate to do it to them. But... will you be okay? With someone like Archer.
... I think I'm far past the point of whether it matters if I'm fine with it or not. It needs to be done and if he accepts it, that's more than I could have asked for.
[ She shakes her head, expression carefully composed. ]
I'll do what I must. If he's not a Goat or a Wolf, so much the better.
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He is in this outfit.]
Want some help?
[He will have a seat beside her.]
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I should have it, but if you can tell me if it's straight enough to tighten...
[ She can't see herself. ]
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He has his own bandage looped around his right forearm.]
There you go. What happened?
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That's new too, is it not? [ As she nods to his arm. ]
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[He glances at his arm, then nods.]
Back home, there was a hostage exchange between me and Ash. He didn't trust me not to try anything when we released them, so he threw a knife at me, and I blocked it.
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You are... incredibly competent. I already knew that, but--
[ Damn, sir. ]
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It's nothing major. A small cut. I sacrificed a clean shot to block it, or it would have hit me in the face. Ash has impeccable aim.
[He also let Yut-Lung just fall at the bottom of the stairs which is so funny.]
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[ With a trace of a grin. ]
But that's still very impressive.
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[It's bittersweet, both terrible and awesome. Which is sad.]
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[ And she touches his shoulder, gently-- before she sighs. ]
I don't suppose you know any reasonable adults I can target this time?
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Unfortunately, I think... the consensus is Archer. As much as we all dislike it, he has volunteered, especially to those he cares about. He's lost a lot of himself.
They understand, though I still hate to do it to them. But... will you be okay? With someone like Archer.
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[ She shakes her head, expression carefully composed. ]
I'll do what I must. If he's not a Goat or a Wolf, so much the better.
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[He glances out over the water.]
Miss Dorothy, can I ask you a question?
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[ As she folds her hands in her lap. ]
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Have you already had to kill someone while we've been here, by any chance?
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I can promise that I didn't kill anyone.
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I wouldn't judge you even if it were true. Did you... cover for someone else who did?
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[ But from the look in her eyes, she won't offer more clarification there. ]
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[ Don't they all, really. ]
But if it puts you at risk at any point this time, please don't cover for me. You're still needed.
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It's okay. I'll do what I can, but... I understand. Thank you for doing this for us, Miss Dorothy.
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[ Dorothy smiles, a little sadly as she wraps her fingers around his hands as best as she is able. ]
Please, just... watch over Ange, if I'm unable to.
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[His expression softens.]
I will. She'll be all right. I think... in a way, she understands. She wants this to be over. I don't blame her.
Depending on how it goes, I'll check on her.
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[ Though from the looks of it, she's not planning on pulling a Jeanne either. ]