[This would be his cue to say something really slutty, but instead he's silent for a moment,]
It's okay to not want to hurt people, Mari-chan. But don't punish yourself just because you think you might, or for thinking that you will.
[he knows that her situation is difficult, that's why she doesn't get the "i'm a slut with no brain cells' treatment. he leans in a little to nudge her lightly on the side.]
[ I hate his brain functions on how slutty he can make a conversation sound. Please think about your government official job and your future responsibilities, sir. ]
... You don't understand. [ And that's her fault for being vague, but it's a difficult topic; reminding herself of what her group of friends are considering, the fact that they are all so desperate to find a way home. Marie's own answer to their solution, her resolve, and her fear, begins to resurface in her troubled expression.
Without so much as a word she grabs Itsuki by the hand and drags him into her room. They're not gonna do this where people can just waltz in -- and even if Marceline sees them... well whatever everyone can see this man get dommed in public.
Anyway, once there she faces him, brows furrowed. ]
I can't just live life selfishly anymore! The only way my friends can get back home to their families and not risk dying in a world created for me is if I die. Right now they're... making that decision, but I've already made up my mind.
[ Yeah. Dying solves everything! ]
And that's why I don't want you or anyone else here caring for me. It's too cruel.
[Well, Itsuki had wanted this, hadn't he? He wanted to know how Marie was feeling, and he'd pushed just hard enough despite her reluctance.
But there's a difference between wanting something and hearing her tell him the reasons why. Especially when one particular reason stands out above the rest,]
...Okay.
[just okay? but he doesn't move, instead he looks down at his hand still in Marie's]
I can respect your decision. I won't pretend to know the weight of that kind of ultimatum hanging over you -- but I can understand that you made a choice.
[he's already learned enough of Redo and that virtual world to know that it's a situation that he can't say he wouldn't have chosen the same]
But what if I asked you to respect mine? Do you think you could that for me?
[ Shouldn't it just be okay? They don't know how long they'll be here, but they're all looking for a way out -- the moment that hour comes, Marie will be back in Redo with her friends gathered, looking at her as their answer home.
It's scary, but it's their safest option.
Marie doesn't even realize that she's still holding his hand, looking straight at him. ]
[he's been looking pretty serious since they've went into her room, but at her answer he smiles a little.]
Thanks, Mari-chan. [IS HE
NOT GONNA SAY IT? IS HE NOT GONNA TELL HER THE DECISION HE JUST MADE? He squeezes her hand once, and then let's go.]
You can probably tell that I'm useless at a lot of stuff... But I want you to know that you don't have to be afraid for me. I'm good at handling my own emotions.
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But she can do this! ]
Hello, Kagami-san... did you need something?
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Yeah. [JUST YEAH?] Wanna check out our new home together?
[our....]
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You want to go in my room?
[ WHAT IS HE TRYING TO DO ]
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marceline would call him a creep though]
If you're okay with that... [stop, but then he looks concerned] I just want to see how you're doing. I didn't really get to apologize about our date.
[so that was a date huh]
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It wasn't your fault. [ A brief pause. ] I just... don't want to hurt you, Kagami-san.
[ And she doesn't wanna get hurt either like boy?? She's a child of the lord. ]
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It's okay to not want to hurt people, Mari-chan. But don't punish yourself just because you think you might, or for thinking that you will.
[he knows that her situation is difficult, that's why she doesn't get the "i'm a slut with no brain cells' treatment. he leans in a little to nudge her lightly on the side.]
You should do what you like, however you want to.
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... You don't understand. [ And that's her fault for being vague, but it's a difficult topic; reminding herself of what her group of friends are considering, the fact that they are all so desperate to find a way home. Marie's own answer to their solution, her resolve, and her fear, begins to resurface in her troubled expression.
Without so much as a word she grabs Itsuki by the hand and drags him into her room. They're not gonna do this where people can just waltz in -- and even if Marceline sees them... well whatever everyone can see this man get dommed in public.
Anyway, once there she faces him, brows furrowed. ]
I can't just live life selfishly anymore! The only way my friends can get back home to their families and not risk dying in a world created for me is if I die. Right now they're... making that decision, but I've already made up my mind.
[ Yeah. Dying solves everything! ]
And that's why I don't want you or anyone else here caring for me. It's too cruel.
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But there's a difference between wanting something and hearing her tell him the reasons why. Especially when one particular reason stands out above the rest,]
...Okay.
[just okay? but he doesn't move, instead he looks down at his hand still in Marie's]
I can respect your decision. I won't pretend to know the weight of that kind of ultimatum hanging over you -- but I can understand that you made a choice.
[he's already learned enough of Redo and that virtual world to know that it's a situation that he can't say he wouldn't have chosen the same]
But what if I asked you to respect mine? Do you think you could that for me?
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It's scary, but it's their safest option.
Marie doesn't even realize that she's still holding his hand, looking straight at him. ]
Of course.
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Thanks, Mari-chan. [IS HE
NOT GONNA SAY IT? IS HE NOT GONNA TELL HER THE DECISION HE JUST MADE? He squeezes her hand once, and then let's go.]
You can probably tell that I'm useless at a lot of stuff... But I want you to know that you don't have to be afraid for me. I'm good at handling my own emotions.
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IS HE NOT GOING TO SAY IT?!?!?! ]
...
Is this a fancy way of saying you're a playboy?
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he laughs,]
I just want to treat everyone the way they want to be treated. And that includes you, Mari-chan.
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Mm...
You're a kind person, Kagami-san. Though please do put my request into consideration.
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Sure, as long as you don't avoid me just because you think you'll hurt me.
[he's a tough guy marie, it's okay. let his little heart get ripped into pieces]]