[Tears... It makes her swallow quietly, steeling herself further. He's terrified, isn't he? That's how much this has shaken him.
Unacceptable. She won't let this world get the better of them.
So when he reaches for her hand, she gives it to him. She squeezes his hand reassuringly - the only gesture she can think to do - just to let her know that she's still there. That this is fine. That they'll be fine.]
Good.
[And even though the mirrors are still dark, even though she's not sure what could be waiting for them next, she moves to walk forward and pull Mutsu along, never straying too far from him in case he panics again.]
Mutsu. [Though she does break the silence after a moment, after taking a breath in.] ... I....
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Unacceptable. She won't let this world get the better of them.
So when he reaches for her hand, she gives it to him. She squeezes his hand reassuringly - the only gesture she can think to do - just to let her know that she's still there. That this is fine. That they'll be fine.]
Good.
[And even though the mirrors are still dark, even though she's not sure what could be waiting for them next, she moves to walk forward and pull Mutsu along, never straying too far from him in case he panics again.]
Mutsu. [Though she does break the silence after a moment, after taking a breath in.] ... I....
[What words does she even have for him?]
... I won't leave your side.