["Ah" really is about right though. He knows it. He knows what's going through her head, because Milla has lost people too, and that's not something that gets easier with time--it just grinds the hope into the dirt even more.
Especially for Milla, who can't even return to them.
He frowns vaguely, and wishes he still had his sword in his hands. At least then, he would have something to turn away to do. Instead, he has to face the situation, and so he does, lifting his head. Some days, it's harder and harder to do so, but he'd made that promise to himself, after all. Even if he was all alone, he would continue to act with his head held high.
After all, someone had to.]
I am not overdoing it. [It's a weak protest, but it's at least something to say.] I'm perfectly aware of my limits.
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Especially for Milla, who can't even return to them.
He frowns vaguely, and wishes he still had his sword in his hands. At least then, he would have something to turn away to do. Instead, he has to face the situation, and so he does, lifting his head. Some days, it's harder and harder to do so, but he'd made that promise to himself, after all. Even if he was all alone, he would continue to act with his head held high.
After all, someone had to.]
I am not overdoing it. [It's a weak protest, but it's at least something to say.] I'm perfectly aware of my limits.
[He's just ignoring them right now.]