rupert

[outsidebones]

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[outsidebones]

You had your feelings manipulated. That is dreadful, and not your fault.

[agleam]

I know.

[logically, at least.]

But it's not like I'm going to be mad or anything if she stays upset. She still saw me do some horrible things, even if it wasn't really me, you know?

[outsidebones]

...Knowing Lup, the part she is struggling with is witnessing the death of her brother. He is very dear to her.

Perhaps she is angry with you because she doesn't know who else to be angry with.

[agleam]

[he nods.]

Right... And if that's the case, I don't really want to upset her even more, you know? She had to go through a lot yesterday. I think the least I can do is keep my distance until she's ready to talk to me. I mean, if she is ready while we're still here.

[outsidebones]

[she fiddles a little awkwardly with her sleeve, frowning.]

...Yes. I think you are right; it is best to avoid her until she approaches you.

[agleam]

[he nods.]

I didn't want to hurt her in the first place, so... Now what I want most is just to not make it worse.

[but he coughs a few times, wincing as he does from the motion; the petals that come out are a shade of blue.]

—Sorry.

[outsidebones]

It's alright.

[she says it gently, even if she's just standing there awkwardly.]

Thank you for trying to be kind to her.

[agleam]

[taking a small breath.]

I think that's kind of the least I can do. But - you're welcome.