Unfortunately, it seems Flayn isn't used to getting the culprits wrong yet, so she's taking this rather poorly. She's sitting at one of the benches by the bonfire, staring into the flames (and probably inwardly cursing everything about this place, but like, politely).
She does look up when she hears Zenitsu approach, though.]
[Nobody would fault Flayn for cursing like a sailor at this moment.
Walking past a cute girl on a normal day is already hard enough. When things are like this, he doesn't have to think before he takes a seat beside her. ]
Don't! You heard Mr. Burnsides. Some of us were already thinking it before you even said anything. Okay? It's not your fault that we voted for Mr. Ogata.
[Flayn wishes she could believe that. But she won't say that out loud, because she'll probably just get a manga page with a panel of N*ruto yelling "BELIEVE IT!"]
...the true culprit is out there, and I did nothing to help find them. Everything I did only brought us closer to accusing the wrong person.
in that case - she may not be able to change the outcome of today's trial, and there may be nothing she can do about what's to come tomorrow, but she can at least do this for him.]
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fishingforcompliments) wrote2020-06-07 04:10 pm
w1, saturday
Unfortunately, it seems Flayn isn't used to getting the culprits wrong yet, so she's taking this rather poorly. She's sitting at one of the benches by the bonfire, staring into the flames (and probably inwardly cursing everything about this place, but like, politely).
She does look up when she hears Zenitsu approach, though.]
...Zenitsu...
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Walking past a cute girl on a normal day is already hard enough. When things are like this, he doesn't have to think before he takes a seat beside her. ]
Are you okay, Flayn?
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I do not see how any of us possibly could be.
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You're not blaming yourself for getting Mr. Ogata convicted, are you?
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[She looks away, very deliberately not meeting his eyes, and presses her lips together into a thin line.]
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...the true culprit is out there, and I did nothing to help find them. Everything I did only brought us closer to accusing the wrong person.
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That's not true. You found evidence, didn't you?
What's happening to Mr. Ogata is awful, but that's something all of us have to take responsibility for together.
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...still... it is not an easy feeling to shake.
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It's normal to feel that way. That doesn't make it true.
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[Zenitsu is probably right. But.]
...thank you. For saying that.
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You're a good person, Flayn. You did your best and that's all anyone can ask for here.
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[doing your best and ending up with an outcome you're not happy with sucks.]
Tomorrow is going to be awful.
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Yeah.
But . . . I'll be there if you need a hand to hold onto. If you want it.
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[well
it's not a "no, I won't take it," that's a start.]
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[Once again, she flusters him with those sincere words.]
No, I think it's you who's really kind! You care so much, no matter who it is. That's something only a kind and strong person can do.
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...would it bring you comfort to hold hands, tomorrow?
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[He blinks, taken aback by the question. If he's honest with himself, a gesture like that would be comforting. This isn't about him, though.
Still, he's been asked a question. After a moment of hesitation, he gives a slow nod.]
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in that case - she may not be able to change the outcome of today's trial, and there may be nothing she can do about what's to come tomorrow, but she can at least do this for him.]
Then stand by me, tomorrow.