[At least for him to finish up. He can, like, turn the bits of clothing stains into pink lemonade stains at least... Thankfully, he hadn't been covered like they were.]
he makes a soft noise; there's a somberness to his emotions that didn't reflect earlier, when the others were celebrating. ]
Mm. [ ... ] In a sense, I think you're right. But in another, I think it's alright to feel remorse and relief, at the very least. No moment is ever so flat that only one interpretation applies.
It's imperative for me to return home like everyone else, but I am a little worried about these Games continuing. At least, ones with stipulations such as this rather than the usual.
Nightingale came to the party a bit later in the evening and chatted with us about it. For as much as I've been hesitant to put all my faith in any of these figures, I do think she's going to set it right.
[ so. there's that, at least. it's not much - their victory was hollow - but it was a victory, nonetheless. ]
Hard to let people in power just do as they please, sometimes.
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We do. Please give me one moment.
[At least for him to finish up. He can, like, turn the bits of clothing stains into pink lemonade stains at least... Thankfully, he hadn't been covered like they were.]
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It's alright - as long as I can't see it or smell it, it doesn't usually trigger.
[ since it's...not...real hemophobia. ] How're you feeling, now that it's all said and done?
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It's as clean as I'll manage, I think.
[He frowns gently, glancing away like he's gathering his thoughts. He looks back and exhales some.]
I'm... not sure. I should be happy, but... it feels inconsiderate to celebrate after Miss Ruby...
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he makes a soft noise; there's a somberness to his emotions that didn't reflect earlier, when the others were celebrating. ]
Mm. [ ... ] In a sense, I think you're right. But in another, I think it's alright to feel remorse and relief, at the very least. No moment is ever so flat that only one interpretation applies.
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[His smile is small and a little tight.]
It's imperative for me to return home like everyone else, but I am a little worried about these Games continuing. At least, ones with stipulations such as this rather than the usual.
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[ so. there's that, at least. it's not much - their victory was hollow - but it was a victory, nonetheless. ]
Hard to let people in power just do as they please, sometimes.