[now that she's had some miso and gingerale, and she's started sleeping a lot more... she's looking? actually, no, she looks worse. without the barghest there, it's obvious the toll it's taken on her.
she's sluggish to pull the ipad close to her to read.]
[after she reads that message, she turns towards him, her hands reaching out until she can find his face. her thumb tracks over his lips while she stares at what she hopes are his eyes.
and then she pulls his face close to hers and kisses him soft, briefly.]
Uh. One thing, though...I can't - really be exclusive? This sounds really selfish, and you can hit me if you want, but - I like...multiple people, here. You, of course! But also...Inaba, Atsushi, and Shirou. I - never thought I'd be saying something like that, but it's the truth, and -
[Gosh, he's....just from leaning into him, his body language is tense and nervous.]
I-If you're not okay with that, then I understand, and...we can be just friends. I just - wanted to tell you, because....you deserve to know.
[she seems satisfied with that-- it's. probably one more thing in a long list of selfish things she wants, but this one she can have. she can lean on him for at least a moment and not think.]
Thank you.
[said softly. maybe she'd decide how much she cared-- in a few days. When surely she would have moved on from this whole... thing.]
... I know. But you and I both know that without that intervention on Saturday...
[she shivers a little bit? it's hypocritical, but... she also didn't want to die. But she was also unsure on if she could even be useful after all that?]
And-- the barghest is gone, right? Completely. [it's safe to say she heard... about what happened.] That was the important part.
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week 4, monday
...Niijima? How are you feeling?
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she's sluggish to pull the ipad close to her to read.]
... Are you close enough to hear me...?
[her voice sounds a little thick.]
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[There's an imprint on her bed, close to her.]
I'm here, Niijima.
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[she rubs her eyes slightly, trying to clear the tears that were already there.]
I don't think I'd be very good at typing.
[but she does lean against him]
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[He does wrap an arm around her shoulders, though.]
...I'm glad you're back. I - missed you.
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and then she pulls his face close to hers and kisses him soft, briefly.]
... Thank you for noticing.
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Then the hands leave, in order for him to respond -]
I tend to notice little things, you know? And - I might not know you too well, but...I knew you were acting differently.
Though, if you'll let me...I'd like to get to know you more from now on.
Is that...okay with you?
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I...
[she pauses, and then tucks a strand of hair behind her eyes.]
I'd like that.
[she's leaning against him now, because at least that feels safe.]
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and stiffens up, suddenly, because, um-]
Uh. One thing, though...I can't - really be exclusive? This sounds really selfish, and you can hit me if you want, but - I like...multiple people, here. You, of course! But also...Inaba, Atsushi, and Shirou. I - never thought I'd be saying something like that, but it's the truth, and -
[Gosh, he's....just from leaning into him, his body language is tense and nervous.]
I-If you're not okay with that, then I understand, and...we can be just friends. I just - wanted to tell you, because....you deserve to know.
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picks it up
and types back]
i know this is important
but please
I'm Tired
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[And that's all he sends, before holding her closer and just - being quiet.
Being there for her, like he's wanted to be.]
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Thank you.
[said softly. maybe she'd decide how much she cared-- in a few days. When surely she would have moved on from this whole... thing.]
And thank you for saving me.
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He's learned to be patient, these past couple of months.]
You're welcome. But - it wasn't just me. It was everyone here, who wanted to save you, and did everything they could so it could happen.
And I'm glad they did. I'm glad - that you didn't have to join me on this side.
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[she shivers a little bit? it's hypocritical, but... she also didn't want to die. But she was also unsure on if she could even be useful after all that?]
And-- the barghest is gone, right? Completely. [it's safe to say she heard... about what happened.] That was the important part.
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[He pauses for a moment, before tightening his grip just a little, trying to comfort her.]
I can assure you - it's gone. I hit it with my Zanpakuto.
['Soul Cutter.']
It's something that can actually cut or kill souls, so...even if it wasn't really one, you don't have to worry about it anymore.
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it's the first true emotion she's shown in her eyes since they started talking. words can't describe the hate she feels as she says,]
Good.