two words. it's just two words, but it's so much more. he's able to see every truth she hides under those - that she's done this before, and that she's not actually scared, and that this is just another thing she has to give, and-
he doesn't make himself smile. he lets himself frown at something unrelated, holds onto that feeling for a moment. it's not related. it's not the same feeling. it's just a harmless little lie, nothing more. ]
...if they were less rusted over, maybe. [ even like this, the doubt's clear in his voice. ] But like this? You wouldn't be able to even start those rituals. I'm sorry, I really am, but this is the safest way.
[ not the only way. but... the only acceptable one. the only way he can guarantee her safety. ]
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two words. it's just two words, but it's so much more. he's able to see every truth she hides under those - that she's done this before, and that she's not actually scared, and that this is just another thing she has to give, and-
he doesn't make himself smile. he lets himself frown at something unrelated, holds onto that feeling for a moment. it's not related. it's not the same feeling. it's just a harmless little lie, nothing more. ]
...if they were less rusted over, maybe. [ even like this, the doubt's clear in his voice. ] But like this? You wouldn't be able to even start those rituals. I'm sorry, I really am, but this is the safest way.
[ not the only way. but... the only acceptable one. the only way he can guarantee her safety. ]