I don't want to treat you poorly, even if the rest of the world has. You're safe here, and as welcome as any other person in need.
[And... maybe what Tatsumi needs is to be bolder, and stronger. He's spent so much time barely living, maybe because he blames himself and his actions for how things turned out. For Mayoi... for this lost soul, he can fake confidence until it becomes real.
Summoning that stubbornness, he moves to stand, dropping a hand to Mayoi's shoulder and squeezing it gently. He wobbles precariously, and his grip tightens for a moment.]
And... I'd prefer it if you'd walk by my side instead. Would you mind that?
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I don't want to treat you poorly, even if the rest of the world has. You're safe here, and as welcome as any other person in need.
[And... maybe what Tatsumi needs is to be bolder, and stronger. He's spent so much time barely living, maybe because he blames himself and his actions for how things turned out. For Mayoi... for this lost soul, he can fake confidence until it becomes real.
Summoning that stubbornness, he moves to stand, dropping a hand to Mayoi's shoulder and squeezing it gently. He wobbles precariously, and his grip tightens for a moment.]
And... I'd prefer it if you'd walk by my side instead. Would you mind that?