[ There's a fondness in the shape of her mouth as she regards him, head slightly tilted. She is not the person he is, and it has always been harder for her to remain optimistic against the odds, but that's precisely why she feels so certain that he needs to continue to be who he is. So even if she isn't always wholly in agreement with the way he views the world, even if she thinks he could stand to be more discerning sometimes, it only feels right to make sure Rock Lee keeps being Rock Lee. ]
[ To that end, she raises her hand to give him a thumbs up in return, barely able to contain her quiet laugh. ]
I'm sure you won't. I believe in you, Rock.
[ Letting her hand fall, she lowers her shoulders along with it, exhaling. Funny, how she feels a little better about those dreams, herself. ]
So no more tears, alright?
[ Of course, she'd not begrudge him the opportunity to weep further if he needs to, but-- she means only to encourage him. ]
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[ To that end, she raises her hand to give him a thumbs up in return, barely able to contain her quiet laugh. ]
I'm sure you won't. I believe in you, Rock.
[ Letting her hand fall, she lowers her shoulders along with it, exhaling. Funny, how she feels a little better about those dreams, herself. ]
So no more tears, alright?
[ Of course, she'd not begrudge him the opportunity to weep further if he needs to, but-- she means only to encourage him. ]