[She goes for it, curling up into him like a child leaning on a parent, almost. And maybe, maybe if he hadn't said that she'd indulge in it that much more. Ever since they were first put together to make up their band she's always leaned on Terry and Richard the most, and looked up to Koumei for his intellect and composure, and Garnet for her strength and patience.
But it's about time she stopped being so useless, right? That's what occurs to her when she hears the guilt in his tone.]
It's not your fault. [She doesn't sound as strong as she'd like to but it's a start. She puts her arms around him in return, squeezing as if it might impart enough strength onto the both of them.] ... We'll make him proud. That's what we can do. He'll hear us no matter where he is.
[That much was in their control, and it's the only way she can think of retaining their family.]
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But it's about time she stopped being so useless, right? That's what occurs to her when she hears the guilt in his tone.]
It's not your fault. [She doesn't sound as strong as she'd like to but it's a start. She puts her arms around him in return, squeezing as if it might impart enough strength onto the both of them.] ... We'll make him proud. That's what we can do. He'll hear us no matter where he is.
[That much was in their control, and it's the only way she can think of retaining their family.]