FOR THOSE WE HAVE LOST | FRAY'S PALACE

[bloodweapon]

Welcome to the Vault. Let your judgment begin.
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[destage]

...It's okay, you know, if you don't have all the answers. That's kind of what living is all about.

[Sayaka's own hand comes up, sort of mimicking the motions that he's using to soothe her. Sure, it probably can't be felt through the armor, but...she wants to do this. She wants to be there for him, in all the same ways he was there for her. That's what a family does, or at least tries to do, right?]

But you keep getting up every time, and...that's a part of living, too. At least I think, now. Living is...stumbling. Struggling. But...that's why we make friends, allies, and cherish them. And if the burden gets to be too much, then you can reach out, and someone will at least try to reach back.

[It's what family is for. She finds herself clamming up when she thinks that much, though--worried she's forcing her feelings on him.]

So if you can't find it on your own, then...let's keep looking together. Okay?

[bloodweapon]

...You're far too kind to me.

[She always has been. Even while struggling to find herself and her place in this world after dying in her own, Sayaka has always been willing to reach out a hand.]

We walk this path together. I won't forget that again - you've my word. I know you'll always be there to help me, should I stumble again.

[...]

When I stumble again may be more accurate. I do not plan on pretending everything is fine if it isn't. You've my word on that as well.

[Sayaka's right. Living is about picking yourself back up after you fall or something knocks you down. How many times has he seen V'rhas do just that?]

[destage]

Good. [...There's a pause, and you know what, screw it--] I'm not going to let my brother stumble alone again.

[Come on, we should probably get up. Sayaka's cheeks puff in some slight immaturity, and while she knows she's somewhat of a stick and Argenti's more suited to this, she'll hold out a hand to help him up and help him walk.]

After all of this, though, you better rest at least a little bit! I better not see you taking on too much training--I know we're all going to need a bit before we finally put that Conflict God at an end, but your health better come first. I'll hear no protesting of this.

[Huffs!!!]

[bloodweapon]

[That gets a soft laugh from him as he takes Sayaka's hand. Thankfully, he can get to his feet on his own without pulling her down, but he doesn't mind the attempt at assistance any. Let her feel like she's helping!!]

I'll be careful. I know I was bad about that recently.

[Though that was like 90% due to the God of Conflict, so...!!]

I won't give you any more cause for concern.