...I do. I had hoped it would not come to it, but- I have always known.
[he's been prepared for something like this, has been ever since he decided to try to stop all of this death, ever since he chose to put himself at risk to keep them all from having to condemn an innocent person. he doesn't like it-- but he knows.
ishi can't quite smile either, but his own expression is softer when he finally looks at them again, a little more light back in his eyes.]
I- do not think I could ever bring myself to choose yours either, Mizuki-san.
[another slow exhale, there.]
If you do not wish to see this game rid of me, then...
It is a selfish thing for me to ask, considering what I have done, but if it reaches that point-- would you help save me? For others' sake as much as mine.
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[he's been prepared for something like this, has been ever since he decided to try to stop all of this death, ever since he chose to put himself at risk to keep them all from having to condemn an innocent person. he doesn't like it-- but he knows.
ishi can't quite smile either, but his own expression is softer when he finally looks at them again, a little more light back in his eyes.]
I- do not think I could ever bring myself to choose yours either, Mizuki-san.
[another slow exhale, there.]
If you do not wish to see this game rid of me, then...
It is a selfish thing for me to ask, considering what I have done, but if it reaches that point-- would you help save me? For others' sake as much as mine.