AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[recrowns]

[he nods along at that]

Mm. It's important to be able to provide a stable face for them, right?

[retellers]

Yes. Though I could probably be doing a better job...

[recrowns]

What makes you say that?

[besides

endless electrocution]

[retellers]

... Never mind! Please forget I said anything.

[recrowns]

I will not, I am very tired of forgetting.

[retellers]

... All right, but, um. I still said nothing.

[recrowns]

No, no, that's the same thing just rephrased.

What is it that makes you feel like you are not adequately helping? You know that I won't judge you for anything you say, my friend.

[retellers]

[ ...

they look away, as if this has ever helped against soo-won ever. ]

[recrowns]

[he leans back against the tree trunk and directs his gaze to the sky]

It's alright. I can wait.

[retellers]

Don't you have people to talk to...?

[recrowns]

... maybe.

[he sounds like he's actually weighing this today but]

But for now, I'm here with you.

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[ ...

they look up at the sky, as if they're not quite sure how to respond to that. ]

[recrowns]

[it's cool, soo-won's going to look for gulfan in the sky too

he'll give goat a little bit to see if they're going to actually fess up or if he'll need to prod again gently]

[retellers]

[ they................ do not say anything. ]

[recrowns]

... is it because you feel like you have not done enough? Even in your position?

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[ ...

they look down, though their expression now looks more sad and guilty than "maybe if i stay quiet for long enough soo-won will magically forget".]

[recrowns]

[ . . . . he's just going to move to rest a hand on goat's shoulder]

... you aren't alone in that.

[retellers]

... Is there anything you need help with?

[ with soo-won's burdens, that is. ]

[recrowns]

You're trying to change the topic to me and it won't work until you actually answer at least one of my questions, Goat.

[can you add this to my catchall]

[retellers]

[ i hate you ]

I've answered some of your questions...!

[recrowns]

[please it's so accurate]

You have.

But you're shying away from talking about your hardships, even though I'd like to share them with you.

We're friends first - not a Leader and a follower, even though technically we are both. I'm not displeased with your skittishness... but I think I would be remiss if I were to let you escape every time.

[retellers]

... It seems imprudent to complain about my own problems with everything going on...

[recrowns]

[he shakes his head]

It is not complaining.

We're just supporting each other - so it's balanced.

[retellers]

... Because that's what friends do?

[recrowns]

[a smile]

Precisely!