[ it doesn't make him a better choice in her book, but there are no good choices. she looks pained by this whole discussion, and not just because of lingering heartache. everything they've done so far has been hard—but somehow, this is the worst of it.
still, she sees their logic. if they can truly bring people back—if they've already helped mob's return—then they should do what they can to make sure everyone can come back.
she reaches out to touch his elbow, gently. ]
...I'm not going to say anyone has to do this. But you're both right, we should... be prepared for it.
I will not... pretend as if I do not wish to live. Being here with everyone has given me that hope, at least. [He will make that clear to all, because he knows how quickly his offers ring self-sacrificial, and Hilda is right to scold them for so easily walking to their deaths.]
But it's still for the sake of a greater ending. We will prepare for that, too.
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[ it doesn't make him a better choice in her book, but there are no good choices. she looks pained by this whole discussion, and not just because of lingering heartache. everything they've done so far has been hard—but somehow, this is the worst of it.
still, she sees their logic. if they can truly bring people back—if they've already helped mob's return—then they should do what they can to make sure everyone can come back.
she reaches out to touch his elbow, gently. ]
...I'm not going to say anyone has to do this. But you're both right, we should... be prepared for it.
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[... A faint smile at that elbow touch]
I will not... pretend as if I do not wish to live. Being here with everyone has given me that hope, at least. [He will make that clear to all, because he knows how quickly his offers ring self-sacrificial, and Hilda is right to scold them for so easily walking to their deaths.]
But it's still for the sake of a greater ending. We will prepare for that, too.