[ He can tell she doesn't like his answer. That's fine. It's his life to live or end.
Grasping her hand, he lets her pull him to his feet, stooping afterwards to collect his fallen weapon. As he brushes off the soil and grass, he wonders if there is anything left worth living for. ]
...I'm sorry, [ he says quietly as they make their way back. He doesn't know what else to say. ]
And so begins another age of conflict, [ he says in light jest, shaking his head with a short sigh. ] I will make the most of my time here with you, Irhya. That is what you do, isn't it? Make every second of every minute of every day count.
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Grasping her hand, he lets her pull him to his feet, stooping afterwards to collect his fallen weapon. As he brushes off the soil and grass, he wonders if there is anything left worth living for. ]
...I'm sorry, [ he says quietly as they make their way back. He doesn't know what else to say. ]
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[Her tone is gentle, but she still doesn't look at him. Her expression does soften to something sadder, however.]
But I can't agree with it. I won't.
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...Thanks.
[It's a tiny admission, spoken with the air of a cat who just did something embarrassing. She pushes a little closer.]
I'm sorry if all of this is weighing on you. But I want to hope you'll find a reason to live on by being here.
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He's not sure how to reply to her at first. There's a lengthy silence as he mulls over what to say. ]
...Even...if I did, it would only be until you or Felih passed.