[That is, honestly, why he doesn't blame her. Because it's her role's fault, and nothing more. Flayn is a very sweet person and wouldn't do anything if it wasn't required by the rules of her role.
And, also, Flayn is his friend. She gets special friend privileges, like 'getting the benefit of the doubt'.]
It's the least I can do. I can't really lift your burden in any other way, so I might as well do this, yeah?
...I don't want to see you hurting, by the end of this. You're my friend.
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And, also, Flayn is his friend. She gets special friend privileges, like 'getting the benefit of the doubt'.]
It's the least I can do. I can't really lift your burden in any other way, so I might as well do this, yeah?
...I don't want to see you hurting, by the end of this. You're my friend.
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I am?
[she should, perhaps, not sound so surprised by that.]