[ ... yeah. he sighs - something in his emotion swoops, downwards, and he looks down at the counter. ]
... We managed to eliminate a suspect, at the very least. [ with an item, but it's better than nothing. ] Even going through my notes, I only had it down to a few final suspects, and...Akihiko was indeed one of them.
I know how you feel, though. [ ... ] I think that he must have tried to tell me, in his first letter. The entire first part was blacked out.
[ which makes today's events feel so... strange. ]
Mm... I felt the same. We had no chance to talk to her, and... what if we had been unable to catch Akihiko? It was reckless.
[ and... well, taair doesn't really get frustrated or annoyed, but he is tired, and he closes his eyes briefly, replaying the events they came back to. ]
None of us should have to bear such burdens alone. That is the point of democracy - as twisted as ours is, that is the system of justice we are placed in.
If we hadn't caught Akihiko, we would have been forced to vote for Yves. And that would have been a problem.
[ ... ]
I agree with you, Taair. It was necessary, but after our talks earlier in the day, it was rash. [ a beat. ] But I don't care to hear Yves berate himself for it any further, so perhaps I will leave it alone.
[ taair sighs a little, with that - it's likely clear in his emotions that he feels the same. maybe he couldn't say it the same way, but it is frustrating.
he glances at jiaoqiu, and then nods. that's an emotion you are allowed to bottle. ]
... It has passed, at least. There is no changing deeds that are done, anyhow. [ ... ] I will likely write to Miss Samuel later this evening... I may stay the night in the library, at this rate.
I gave it up to Laurence for the evening. I think it will be helpful.
[ there's a bit of a smile - he steps past where he's standing, finally, and comes closer to jiaoqiu, setting a hand gently on his arm. ] But your kindness is as always a comfort, my dear friend.
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he glances up when his name is said, and the vibes disperse. ]
Taair. Hello. Are you alright?
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[ considering. ]
I thought I'd bring something up for Laurence and Chrono, and then let them be for a little while.
[ there's a pulse of worry as he says their names - but he shakes his head and comes to join him, peering at whatever he's doing. ]
Are you alright, my friend...? In the same manner of relatively speaking...
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[ shuts off his emotions entirely, ]
I am... frustrated. But it is not anybody's problem but mine. [ ... ] I'll be looking for them both a little later, too.
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I don't see it as a problem. [ but - ] ...Is it about Miss Samuel's case?
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[ the deaths this time are fresh and painful, but he's still holding onto that one tightly. he's carrying zhongli's vision around for a reason. ]
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... We managed to eliminate a suspect, at the very least. [ with an item, but it's better than nothing. ] Even going through my notes, I only had it down to a few final suspects, and...Akihiko was indeed one of them.
I know how you feel, though. [ ... ] I think that he must have tried to tell me, in his first letter. The entire first part was blacked out.
[ which makes today's events feel so... strange. ]
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I wonder if he will be able to tell you now that she is lost.
[ ... ]
My annoyance is likely misplaced. I only dislike the fact that it was so sudden. [ it felt out of control, and he hates not having control. ]
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[ and... well, taair doesn't really get frustrated or annoyed, but he is tired, and he closes his eyes briefly, replaying the events they came back to. ]
None of us should have to bear such burdens alone. That is the point of democracy - as twisted as ours is, that is the system of justice we are placed in.
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[ ... ]
I agree with you, Taair. It was necessary, but after our talks earlier in the day, it was rash. [ a beat. ] But I don't care to hear Yves berate himself for it any further, so perhaps I will leave it alone.
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he glances at jiaoqiu, and then nods. that's an emotion you are allowed to bottle. ]
... It has passed, at least. There is no changing deeds that are done, anyhow. [ ... ] I will likely write to Miss Samuel later this evening... I may stay the night in the library, at this rate.
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Do not sleep in the library. You have a bed. [ fusses. ]
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I gave it up to Laurence for the evening. I think it will be helpful.
[ there's a bit of a smile - he steps past where he's standing, finally, and comes closer to jiaoqiu, setting a hand gently on his arm. ] But your kindness is as always a comfort, my dear friend.
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he doesn't resist the hand. a flicker of warmth. ]
Haha. You don't think I'm too desensitized to all of this?
[ wryly. ]
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[ he gives his arm a little squeeze. ] That's what I think.
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[ but he doesn't hate to hear it. ]
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...I know that I've pushed you a little this week, Jiaoqiu. Thank you, for letting me in.
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[ lmao ]
So. Thank you in return, I suppose.
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[ there's a beat, and then... ]
... Tell me, how good are you with sweets, Jiaoqiu? Do you think you could help me make some?
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[ it'll take his mind off of things, anyway, so. he's happy to help taair make whatever he's looking to make. ]