They want us to be. And they're forcing people into that position.
They're people being used. Manipulated. Forced into something they don't really want.
[ he runs his hand through his hair in frustration. ]
This place is cruel making us be afraid of who might be next. Who is going to be approached, but after tonight I've realized... I'm sick of doubting people. Everyone's hurting, including the people that are being controlled.
I've been wanting to save and protect everyone from the start... That's still my goal.
Of course I will. We've talked a lot about things since he came back and I don't plan to leave him alone with any of it. We've come too far to give up now.
[ he looks dead serious for a moment, staring at him. ]
Even if you're not comfortable talking to me about it, I hope you have someone you can talk to. [ his eyes drift to jack ] But I'm worried about you, Flat. This isn't the first time your daemon has tried to warn people off.
[ and he looks back at flat. ]
I get how hard it is to trust people here. And I don't blame you if you don't fully trust me. I wouldn't share my team with you back when you first asked and that was my fault, for not trusting you at the time. I should have, but I was also scared of revealing too much.
You might say I'm like a hero... I want to protect everyone, but even I get worried about protecting these things. So, I don't blame you if you can't talk to me. But I also want you to know I care about you.
[ flat is left speechless as kotetsu talks to him, confronting him. worrying for him.
and flat...well, he looks away. he stares at the ground, brows knit together as he tries to figure out what expression to make or what words to say. kotetsu says something to put the blame on himself, but that's not really it, is it? it's not his fault for being scared, and flat doesn't blame him for it. if anything, he should feel overjoyed that kotetsu is saying that he cares about him, but...
jack looks up, eyes narrowing warily as flat takes everything in, trying so hard to process it all... ]
[ the response feels like a dagger in his chest and he looks at flat. ]
Even if you say that, I'm going to keep worrying about you. I can't force you to talk to me, but that doesn't mean I don't care. I believe in you being able to keep going, pushing on like the rest of us, but... and maybe it'll be okay, but that doesn't mean it is now.
I'm sorry I can't just shut off that I want to help you.
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We caught someone that was being controlled. I don't even want to call them killers anymore when there wasn't a choice.
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[ he forces a small smile. ]
What will you call them, then?
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They're people being used. Manipulated. Forced into something they don't really want.
[ he runs his hand through his hair in frustration. ]
This place is cruel making us be afraid of who might be next. Who is going to be approached, but after tonight I've realized... I'm sick of doubting people. Everyone's hurting, including the people that are being controlled.
I've been wanting to save and protect everyone from the start... That's still my goal.
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[ flat stares up at kotetsu with wide as he hears him say that…
before he laughs. it’s not a mocking laugh, mind you, but something that is both lighthearted yet tired. flat gives him a small, distant smile. ]
You really are like a hero, Mister Kotetsu. I’m impressed.
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Impressed...?
[ he's a little surprised to hear that, though. ]
I just want to save everyone.
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[ he’ll grin in kotetsu’s direction! it’s a bit forced, but he really is trying, it seems. ]
Though try to keep an eye on Mister Sholmes… it’s been a bad week for him, I think.
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[ and by his voice, he genuinely means it. ]
Of course I will. We've talked a lot about things since he came back and I don't plan to leave him alone with any of it. We've come too far to give up now.
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He's really lucky then~.
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[ that...takes him by surprise! flat hesitates for a moment, before shaking his head, forcing a smile. ]
I'm okay, sir. Seriously.
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Even if you're not comfortable talking to me about it, I hope you have someone you can talk to. [ his eyes drift to jack ] But I'm worried about you, Flat. This isn't the first time your daemon has tried to warn people off.
[ and he looks back at flat. ]
I get how hard it is to trust people here. And I don't blame you if you don't fully trust me. I wouldn't share my team with you back when you first asked and that was my fault, for not trusting you at the time. I should have, but I was also scared of revealing too much.
You might say I'm like a hero... I want to protect everyone, but even I get worried about protecting these things. So, I don't blame you if you can't talk to me. But I also want you to know I care about you.
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and flat...well, he looks away. he stares at the ground, brows knit together as he tries to figure out what expression to make or what words to say. kotetsu says something to put the blame on himself, but that's not really it, is it? it's not his fault for being scared, and flat doesn't blame him for it. if anything, he should feel overjoyed that kotetsu is saying that he cares about him, but...
jack looks up, eyes narrowing warily as flat takes everything in, trying so hard to process it all... ]
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he stands up, and jack moves in front of him. not growling, but definitely protective. ]
It'll be okay, sir. Please don't worry about me.
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Even if you say that, I'm going to keep worrying about you. I can't force you to talk to me, but that doesn't mean I don't care. I believe in you being able to keep going, pushing on like the rest of us, but... and maybe it'll be okay, but that doesn't mean it is now.
I'm sorry I can't just shut off that I want to help you.