It's...a bit of a complicated matter, along with my personal preference to not let anyone be so concerned over me.
[A slight smile.]
My death in particular... There are a lot of circumstances around it, some of which will affect her, so it's not such a simple thing to discuss. It's something where I think we need a better understanding of each other first to try and soften the inevitable fallout that comes with it.
I know it's not much of an answer, but I hope you understand a little bit.
[ It's not much of an answer, and it seems that he's not willing to share more, even if all she can offer is to listen. ] I do, and... I'm here for you, if you want to talk about it. [ --But she doesn't press further, because that would be rude.
Still, her expression remains sympathetic. ] I'm rooting for you, I am. [ It's not easy letting others know that you're dead. ]
[Just another little upturn of the corner of his lips.]
Perhaps another time. But I appreciate it. And... Rem, I know trying to grapple with the fact you once died and are now alive can be difficult, especially when facing it again.
If you ever need an ear or just want to be around those who are in a similar situation, you don't even need to ask.
Now, I think we've cleared up what we can. If you need more time to recover, you are welcome to stay aboard for as long as you need. Have you had breakfast?
Oh, um... thank you. [ How many times has she thanked him in this same conversation? Rem looks down, embarrassed. ] Nothing yet. But I can find something to eat. You seem rather busy.
[ She shifts in her chair, as if waiting to be formally dismissed. ]
Rem stands, smoothing out her skirt. Dining with a CO in her world never happened in her world..! Not that he's her CO, but. It feels like it. ] Um, thank you. Again. [ She smiles shyly.
Rem will follow him to breakfast, where she'll eat two servings of everything there is to offer. Starting with pastries, of course. Life is too short to save the best for last. ]
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[A slight smile.]
My death in particular... There are a lot of circumstances around it, some of which will affect her, so it's not such a simple thing to discuss. It's something where I think we need a better understanding of each other first to try and soften the inevitable fallout that comes with it.
I know it's not much of an answer, but I hope you understand a little bit.
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Still, her expression remains sympathetic. ] I'm rooting for you, I am. [ It's not easy letting others know that you're dead. ]
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Perhaps another time. But I appreciate it. And... Rem, I know trying to grapple with the fact you once died and are now alive can be difficult, especially when facing it again.
If you ever need an ear or just want to be around those who are in a similar situation, you don't even need to ask.
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You're really kind, and I hope you know that. I hope the world gets to see so much more of you.
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[Another light smile before he sits back.]
Now, I think we've cleared up what we can. If you need more time to recover, you are welcome to stay aboard for as long as you need. Have you had breakfast?
[Dad mode: switched on.]
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[ She shifts in her chair, as if waiting to be formally dismissed. ]
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...
But Cid won't leave her alone just yet. Instead he just grins and stands.]
Nonsense, I was feeling a bit peckish myself. Come along, I'll show you the way.
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Rem stands, smoothing out her skirt. Dining with a CO in her world never happened in her world..! Not that he's her CO, but. It feels like it. ] Um, thank you. Again. [ She smiles shyly.
Rem will follow him to breakfast, where she'll eat two servings of everything there is to offer. Starting with pastries, of course. Life is too short to save the best for last. ]