[ There's a heartbeat of hesitation, where he just — gazes at that outstretched hand. Argues with himself over whether Izzy's really 'awake' enough in here for the offer to be genuine, instead of just an artifact of the dreamworld. A Chrys-shaped vacuum he shouldn't be presuming to intrude on any more than he already has. ] [ But Chrys isn't here right now, and this world is so — painfully empty, and... he can't leave Izanagi hanging. Right? ]
Heh. Rude. [ Taking his hand again. Trying and failing not to feel too relieved. Simple human contact. ] Lead the way.
[ He'll sleep when he's dead. What's one more, really. ]
[ Well, that lands like a slap. Lupine just stares at him for several long seconds. All the things he could say swirling around in his head.
I didn't want to. I thought this was a rescue mission. Didn't you say you didn't want to stay here anymore? Are you really happier here, all alone? I tried to give you the choice.
And one thing he doesn't want to say, but which is just true:
I'd rather go through another twenty of your torture chamber reenactments than keep standing here. At least then, I thought I was doing the right thing. ]
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—Still feel like showing me the rest of the garden?
[ That won't be too personal, right? ]
It really is nice.
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[But holding out his hand to Lupine again nonetheless.]
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Heh. Rude. [ Taking his hand again. Trying and failing not to feel too relieved. Simple human contact. ] Lead the way.
[ He'll sleep when he's dead. What's one more, really. ]
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back to the entrance, where a bench can be found (was that always there?) so he can bring Lupine over to take a seat.]
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Is this what you wanted?]...Izzy?
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You've been exhausted since you came out of the guest bedroom. It's easier if you take a break for now, isn't it?
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What— [ And standing right back up, thanks. ] Screw what's easier for me. What do you want?
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I didn't want to.
I thought this was a rescue mission.
Didn't you say you didn't want to stay here anymore?
Are you really happier here, all alone?
I tried to give you the choice.
And one thing he doesn't want to say, but which is just true:
I'd rather go through another twenty of your torture chamber reenactments than keep standing here. At least then, I thought I was doing the right thing. ]
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You must be sick of hearing me say I'm sorry by now. Go enjoy your garden, while you can.
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It's probably no more than an interesting stage for the dramatic finale.
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I don't understand you.
[ What do you want from him. Is it just to make him feel worse? Go ahead, take your best shot. ]
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