If something like this happens again, we'll just have to keep it in mind... that age or experience aside, the penalty for murdering someone is removal. They'll also be killed, if they're discovered.
So I imagine no matter who it is, they'll do whatever it takes to keep themselves alive.
... Something to keep in mind, as I said. For now, I don't think there's much of a point in beating yourself over it.
... you needn't worry too deeply about that - I don't mean to suggest that I'm berating myself over it. Only that...
It makes you very aware of some of your own limitations. I don't think that it will remain this way forever, but the losses that we've incurred so far... They'll still remain a toll we have to consider.
[and they're losses that he thinks could've been avoided - and for that, he can't quite shrug off the shame]
Mm. [ Dorothy hums in response, a little thoughtfully. ]
I think it would be impossible not to take this as a lesson learned. We're going to have to resolve to do better, though it would be nice if such a thing didn't happen again.
... At any rate, don't push yourself. Stress leads to collapse, you know.
Really? You should tell me more of what you prefer.
[he doesn't mind slowing - he'll rest a hand on her arm as if it'd help provide some sense of steadiness as he guides her toward the center of the room]
If you're helping me with this, I think I'd like to find ways to repay you in the future.
I suppose that's fair. All I really know about you is that you like floral tea and fully dressed women and that you're a remarkably quick learner except when it comes to hugging.
-- Ah, and that you worry more about others than yourself and you're quite capable of sarcasm.
You have very sharp eyes - it sounds as though you're far more aware of me than I anticipated.
I'm afraid all that I've collected is that you are a very brave and daring young woman who likes daisies, drinking and not wasting time. You're light on your feet and quick to accomplish goals, but still haven't lost your playful spirit.
[he sighs, like he's fallen behind in comparison]
I'll have to be more mindful in the future to pay attention.
[ Dorothy is honestly not sure why and how she ended up in a place where the males here are either Precious Children, Incredible Flirts or... this.
This, of course, being-- ]
I normally don't have to point out that most delicate young ladies would be flustered upon receiving further attention from handsome young men, but if you insist, I will happily educate you--
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no just kidding]
... I feel as though we shouldn't have left it to Pikachu to solve, that's all.
I didn't expect our opponent to be quite so clever, which was a failing that cost us rather deeply.
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If something like this happens again, we'll just have to keep it in mind... that age or experience aside, the penalty for murdering someone is removal. They'll also be killed, if they're discovered.
So I imagine no matter who it is, they'll do whatever it takes to keep themselves alive.
... Something to keep in mind, as I said. For now, I don't think there's much of a point in beating yourself over it.
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anyway he's just going to hum softly at that]
... you needn't worry too deeply about that - I don't mean to suggest that I'm berating myself over it. Only that...
It makes you very aware of some of your own limitations. I don't think that it will remain this way forever, but the losses that we've incurred so far... They'll still remain a toll we have to consider.
[and they're losses that he thinks could've been avoided - and for that, he can't quite shrug off the shame]
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I think it would be impossible not to take this as a lesson learned. We're going to have to resolve to do better, though it would be nice if such a thing didn't happen again.
... At any rate, don't push yourself. Stress leads to collapse, you know.
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[this is a SIN]
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[ With a huff that is all air. ]
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[ - to which he'll actually guide their steps to the planetarium]
Starting now.
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[ She sounds impressed; she's mainly just amused. ]
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[he'll reach to open the door to the planetarium for them, guiding her in]
I would like some quiet time with a friend, underneath a pseudo-sky of stars.
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But-- ]
I think I can grant that request. Sometimes I prefer simple over lavish, anyway.
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[he doesn't mind slowing - he'll rest a hand on her arm as if it'd help provide some sense of steadiness as he guides her toward the center of the room]
If you're helping me with this, I think I'd like to find ways to repay you in the future.
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You have nothing to repay me for, you should know that.
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Ah, fine fine...
Then if you're forcing my hand and making me ask more directly -
Would you tell me more of what you like? What I'd like is more chances to make you happy.
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Well, I do happen to like earnest younger men who can't look at a lady's bare skin without panicking, but--
[ Dorothy, don't tease him. ]
I also like daisies.
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IT'S DARK BUT HE TURNS RED IMMEDIATELY, if you could hear a blush through a voice then - ]
I-I'll remember daisies!
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Are you regretting asking, Won?
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he... sighs but - ]
... No.
While... I do ask... that you refrain from getting carried away... I do feel like I'm learning about you too - and that is what I wanted, so...
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[ Rather brave of him, honestly. ]
I suppose that's fair. All I really know about you is that you like floral tea and fully dressed women and that you're a remarkably quick learner except when it comes to hugging.
-- Ah, and that you worry more about others than yourself and you're quite capable of sarcasm.
[ Dorothy, you just listed off quite a bit. ]
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You have very sharp eyes - it sounds as though you're far more aware of me than I anticipated.
I'm afraid all that I've collected is that you are a very brave and daring young woman who likes daisies, drinking and not wasting time. You're light on your feet and quick to accomplish goals, but still haven't lost your playful spirit.
[he sighs, like he's fallen behind in comparison]
I'll have to be more mindful in the future to pay attention.
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[ For that, Dorothy just-- nudges his shoulder with her own. ]
You becoming even more mindful of me is just going to perhaps fluster me.
... Or was that your plan? [ A gasp of mock-surprise. ]
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Oh? Do you have something to be flustered over?
[oblivious idiot]
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This, of course, being-- ]
I normally don't have to point out that most delicate young ladies would be flustered upon receiving further attention from handsome young men, but if you insist, I will happily educate you--
[ He did this. ]
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and he just splutters gently]
I—that's not, I didn't intend...! Which I hope doesn't offend—
[oh no]
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[ They're not. ]
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