yoon's palace

[strawsandals]

I thought I told you to leave me alone.

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[strawsandals]

I think so.

[ He says it through gritted teeth, because his eyes are still flickering. He sounds a lot more like himself, though. ]

[destage]

[Something softens in her expression at that--everybody else is coming in, slow but sure, but...

Sayaka will offer her hand to Yoon, with a smile that doesn't feel plastic or fake.]

...I'm glad to hear it. Will you come with us? Arven-kun's right, you know.

You always work so hard for us, so...please, let us show you what we've managed to do, in kind.

[strawsandals]

[ Oh. He -- he reaches out, grabs Sayaka's hand (very tentatively) but he leaves his hand in hers.

The flickering is slowing down even more, now.

He's a little choked up. ]

...Okay... I...

[destage]

[Sayaka's grip is gentle but firm, and her smile doesn't waver for a moment.]

You know we'll never hold this against you, right? We've all got our problems, so...

...You don't have to go it alone, you know?

[strawsandals]

[ That...

That does something to him. He's incredibly moved by that statement. He never felt more alone until now -- not since his parents passed, anyway -- so hearing that means a lot. It shows on his face, too, in how his eyes water. ]

[destage]

[...Sayaka considers for a moment, watching his eyes water. Physical affection...it's still tough to dole out, to do anything with, because Sayaka's so inexperienced with it. She's not the fondest of it either, but...

...

Sayaka opens her arms a bit. (10) Yoon, do you want a hug? It's not going to be world's greatest hug but.]

...It's okay. You can cry if you need to.