[Itsuki makes a soft noise, surprised. A few people have seen this memory, but... well -- some were shocked by his powers, or gratified at the realization. others had been kind, but it was carefully offered.
This feels very much like Jiuqing though, to hold him without being asked. He puts an arm around her shoulder, smiling a little.]
Jiu-chan...
[he wants to say 'it's fine', but she's just seen his memory.]
relying on anyone but herself had taken time and, frankly, a lot of effort. even in daxing, even with general lin - at first she'd only trusted him because she struck a deal with him. he would help her, because she could help him in turn.
but that's eased, over time. here, she's had to start over to some extent.
[it's not quite like striking a deal. maybe it's more like one of the many promises he's made with jiuqing, all that he intends to keep. what's one more?]
[there's no real bite to the words, though - and jiuqing is smiling a little. she doesn't swat his hand away or anything; instead, she lets his hand stay where it is.
...letting other people in is a little terrifying, but - ]
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This feels very much like Jiuqing though, to hold him without being asked. He puts an arm around her shoulder, smiling a little.]
Jiu-chan...
[he wants to say 'it's fine', but she's just seen his memory.]
...You're gonna make me blush, you know.
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he does not lie to her, which is a good thing.]
...it just seemed like you could use a hug! It's not... something to blush about...
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...I know how it looks. And it's not wrong. But I'm happy to get to help other people. Dreams don't count for much, but they can go a long way.
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Always asking the hard-hitting questions, huh?
[he's faintly amused, how can he not be?]
I'm not really sure. Once you have only but yourself to rely on... It's hard to break out of the habit.
[he has a very good feeling that jiuqing will understand]
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relying on anyone but herself had taken time and, frankly, a lot of effort. even in daxing, even with general lin - at first she'd only trusted him because she struck a deal with him. he would help her, because she could help him in turn.
but that's eased, over time. here, she's had to start over to some extent.
jiuqing puts a hand on his arm.]
...well, I hope you'll let me help you, Itsuki.
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...Only if you let me do the same.
[it's not quite like striking a deal. maybe it's more like one of the many promises he's made with jiuqing, all that he intends to keep. what's one more?]
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[there's no real bite to the words, though - and jiuqing is smiling a little. she doesn't swat his hand away or anything; instead, she lets his hand stay where it is.
...letting other people in is a little terrifying, but - ]
Alright. I'll agree to that.