Ah - we come from the same world. It seems that it wasn't entirely evident until today...
[he's been sharing that information a lot]
She's... well, as alright as she can be. She's much tougher than most people think - through necessity. [a beat] Even if she'll need time to recover... this sort of thing won't break her spirits.
[he nods in response to that.... even though there have been female generals in kouka's history before, he knows that the current leadership doesn't seem to support them.
but - ]
... I don't think there's a problem with hope.
However I do think that we should also prepare for the worst, just in case.
[so their hearts don't shatter from the burden of hope and none else]
Right, I'll just prepare myself to distrust anyone and everyone around me and additionally expect that I may or may not be killed and if not, I may or may not be the one ending someone's life for committing murder.
[ Probably easier said than done, and Dorothy sighs. ]
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well, whether it's affection week or something else, soo-won will move to sit closer to her and offer his hand out, palm up]
... here you are.
And I'm glad that you're still with us, even if I'd just as much like to grant you freedom away from everything terrible about this place.
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It's only been a week and you're that fond of me? I could be honored.
[ It's not as teasing as her usual tone, but there's genuine gratitude in her smile. ]
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Mm, I am. I think that you're a wonderful person.
[without hesitation, as he moves to gentle hold her hand in his, fingers curling around her own]
And I'd like it if you could find happiness.
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Really, that sincerity. ]
Let's focus on finding a way out, first. Happiness can come after that.
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Mm... I can't promise that I'll be able to devise a plan to get us all out of here as quick as I'd like.
So we still might need to try to aim for both at once.
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That girl, Yona-- she's close to you, isn't she? Was she all right?
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[he's been sharing that information a lot]
She's... well, as alright as she can be. She's much tougher than most people think - through necessity. [a beat] Even if she'll need time to recover... this sort of thing won't break her spirits.
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Those delicate-looking types usually are stronger than they're given credit for.
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[he understands her father's feelings in some ways - even now, soo-won never intended to truly take away yona's smile but.]
But she's a sight to behold when she demonstrates her strength too, I think.
I'm sure everyone will show her great kindness, and that will help lift her spirits considerably.
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[ Present company excluded, she means to say, with a squeeze of his hand. ]
But here's hoping this situation doesn't happen again.
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but - ]
... I don't think there's a problem with hope.
However I do think that we should also prepare for the worst, just in case.
[so their hearts don't shatter from the burden of hope and none else]
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[ Probably easier said than done, and Dorothy sighs. ]
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... perhaps not to that extent.
But even if we do have to be grounded in that reality, I hope that you don't lose the light that you carry with you as well. It might be hard but...
You're not alone either.