[It's again slightly slow to help, with too many thoughts swimming through her mind at the moment she failed she failed she failed she failed she just wanted to be useful to everyone but now these other people know what she is, but it doesn't not work. Her tears start to flow more gently and her breathing and hiccuping gradually cease, until she's just clutching his shirt and sniffling. She nods.
Seto wouldn't be ashamed, but what about the rest?]
Hey, it's alright. Everyone that was affected is back to normal by now, y'know? So there's no need to be sorry.
[As different as the situation may be, he can't help but be reminded of the day they first met in the forest. While he was young then, it actually wasn't as long ago as it feels, was it? He only pulls away slightly in order to remove his hoodie and drape it over Mary's head and shoulders. It's white and vaguely resembles the one he gave her that day, but it's the colour that suits her best, after all.]
[It comes out as a low, fearful mumble. They were already staring at her because of her hair; what would they think after learning she could do something like that? They'll remember her face.
What then?
But her peripherals fill with white and she knows it isn't her hoodie (Seto's hoodie that she tailored for herself), but it carries a similar familiarity and smells like him and it's just nice. She dries her tears on it.]
You don't need to apologize for things that aren't your fault. [How many times has he told her those same words? He isn't sure how much it helps, but it's the truth.]
C'mon, let's head back. What d'you say? [Seto gets up from his kneeling position to crouch down with an extended hand and a smile. Right now, the best thing he can do for her is bring her back to their room.]
[Right. This wasn't what she wanted. She still failed to handle herself independently, but as long as she's alive and uninjured, she can try another time.
Not to mention, there's still the issue of what to do about Kano. There's clearly something wrong, so shouldn't she be more concerned with him?
So she manages the tiniest smile and takes Seto's hand.]
[He pats her head with his free hand after helping her up, and turns around and kneels down again so she can climb on his back. It's dark, but he can definitely find his way back. They'll have to have cocoa after this for sure.]
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Seto wouldn't be ashamed, but what about the rest?]
... S-Sorry...
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[As different as the situation may be, he can't help but be reminded of the day they first met in the forest. While he was young then, it actually wasn't as long ago as it feels, was it? He only pulls away slightly in order to remove his hoodie and drape it over Mary's head and shoulders. It's white and vaguely resembles the one he gave her that day, but it's the colour that suits her best, after all.]
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[It comes out as a low, fearful mumble. They were already staring at her because of her hair; what would they think after learning she could do something like that? They'll remember her face.
What then?
But her peripherals fill with white and she knows it isn't her hoodie (Seto's hoodie that she tailored for herself), but it carries a similar familiarity and smells like him and it's just nice. She dries her tears on it.]
... S-Sorry, Seto.
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C'mon, let's head back. What d'you say? [Seto gets up from his kneeling position to crouch down with an extended hand and a smile. Right now, the best thing he can do for her is bring her back to their room.]
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[Right. This wasn't what she wanted. She still failed to handle herself independently, but as long as she's alive and uninjured, she can try another time.
Not to mention, there's still the issue of what to do about Kano. There's clearly something wrong, so shouldn't she be more concerned with him?
So she manages the tiniest smile and takes Seto's hand.]
... Can you carry me this time?
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[He pats her head with his free hand after helping her up, and turns around and kneels down again so she can climb on his back. It's dark, but he can definitely find his way back. They'll have to have cocoa after this for sure.]