[...Rean has a feeling he's entered a fight he's not going to win.]
All right, all right. I still don't understand why it's embarrassing, but whatever, it clearly bothers you...
[Girls are so weird.]
That's hardly the point, anyway. The point is I'm glad you trust me. ...Especially with something embarrassing, if you really think the name's that bad. [A joking little smile.] But I can keep it a secret, if you want, if you can keep your word.
[ She knows full well that it is her fault, so she isn't going to argue with him on that front. In fact, a lot of the things she's done recently are things she isn't necessarily proud of.
Not like she was proud of herself for a lot, anyway. ]
I know. I just didn't want to worry them if they found out that I was in a dangerous part of the city because it was cheaper...
[ She's never wanted to worry them. That's why she's done so much so that they didn't figure out her anxieties or problems. ]
I understand, and I know that's probably why you didn't want me to find out, either. That's why I'm not giving you too much grief.
I just want that set as an expectation for the future, since we both know this isn't where you'll be forever. I'd appreciate you telling me as well, but I'm not going to force it. I just want to know, if I need to find you, it's not going to be a wild goose chase again.
Yeah, you're right. I know it'll be difficult and I'll probably honestly cry a lot more. Anyway, maybe I should get you something to eat? If you want. My treat.
[ He'll probably notice that while she's feeling better, she seems to sound like she's deflecting... almost as if she's avoiding something. ]
Hm... you know. I distinctly recall you telling me off once or twice because I told you not to worry about things, and "that wouldn't stop you from worrying."
Which is to say, it goes both ways. I don't need to know, but something's up, you just admitted it. So, I want to.
They say history repeats itself. Maybe it does, to some extent.
[He's glancing away. He has his own memories, after all, and they're...]
It's hard to fully say what that means without context, but even so. If you feel like you're making the same mistakes as Inaba, if it hurts, then you can work to fix it.
They've had their time. What's left is ours, and if we're going to have their memories, we may as well take them as a motive to grow.
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[...Rean...]
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All right, all right. I still don't understand why it's embarrassing, but whatever, it clearly bothers you...
[Girls are so weird.]
That's hardly the point, anyway. The point is I'm glad you trust me. ...Especially with something embarrassing, if you really think the name's that bad. [A joking little smile.] But I can keep it a secret, if you want, if you can keep your word.
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[ She says this so dryly and in a rather over the top matter that it's clearly not something to be taken entirely seriously.
When she speaks up again, it's with a bit of a wistful smile, something softer, kinder. ]
But don't worry. I wasn't planning to. I said it, didn't I? I don't want to be alone. I've always hated it.
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[His smile widens, playful and even a bit cocky. A taste of your own medicine, Raina!]
Good. Then, I think with that settled, I'm out of things to lecture you about for the time being.
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Oh, wait. No, actually. One last thing.
In the future, you're at least giving our parents a real address to find you at, okay? Even if it is in a sketchier part of town.
I'm not going to give you hell for living here. But not having anyone know where you are, if something were to happen... that's dangerous.
All right?
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Not like she was proud of herself for a lot, anyway. ]
I know. I just didn't want to worry them if they found out that I was in a dangerous part of the city because it was cheaper...
[ She's never wanted to worry them. That's why she's done so much so that they didn't figure out her anxieties or problems. ]
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I just want that set as an expectation for the future, since we both know this isn't where you'll be forever. I'd appreciate you telling me as well, but I'm not going to force it. I just want to know, if I need to find you, it's not going to be a wild goose chase again.
That fair to you?
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[ She's actually quiet about it for a good moment as she tries to collect herself, just slowly nodding her head. ]
Yeah.
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[He steps forward again to just rest his palm on her head gently for a moment, as if to finalize this.]
Are we good, now?
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Yeah. Yeah... we are.
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Good.
I do love you, Raina. Don't forget that.
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This feeling of warmth at how much her brother really cares about her is nice, although she feels that she doesn't deserve it. Even if-- ]
I know. And sorry, again, for being a pain in the ass this whole month.
[ Her voice is still a little shaky from earlier, but she's at least managed to smooth most of it over. ]
Anyway, that's it, right? Nothing else you need to talk to me about or anything...? Speak now or forever hold your peace.
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[With a little laugh:]
Yeah. I think so. I think I can stop being a pain in your ass for now.
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[ He'll probably notice that while she's feeling better, she seems to sound like she's deflecting... almost as if she's avoiding something. ]
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[...hm.]
But.
Are you sure that's all you want to talk to me about?
[Just gonna call her out, there.]
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[ Surprise catches in her throat for a moment and she just smiles a little bitterly. ]
Yeah. I'm sure. Don't worry about it. It's nothing you need to know, anyway.
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Which is to say, it goes both ways. I don't need to know, but something's up, you just admitted it. So, I want to.
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[ She takes a short breath in and then out, smiling a little wistfully. ]
I just remembered something a few moments ago. That's all.
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[Not getting off so easily, Raina. Good try, though.]
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She doesn't want to, but she knows that if she doesn't, well...
Nevertheless, the words come out easily, although there's something painful about the way she says them. ]
"I'm disappointed in you, Inaba. I can't believe you would turn your back on your friends. I thought you were better than that."
[...]
That's what I remembered.
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They say history repeats itself. Maybe it does, to some extent.
[He's glancing away. He has his own memories, after all, and they're...]
It's hard to fully say what that means without context, but even so. If you feel like you're making the same mistakes as Inaba, if it hurts, then you can work to fix it.
They've had their time. What's left is ours, and if we're going to have their memories, we may as well take them as a motive to grow.
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[ She still doesn't have the context, but the feelings she had after hearing those words still linger in the back of her mind.
But she shakes her head. ]
Yeah, I guess.
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[The things you need to hear most are often painful, after all...]
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