[not again] catchall for zenitsu

[fishingforcompliments]

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[fishingforcompliments]

...I did do my best. That is the problem.

[doing your best and ending up with an outcome you're not happy with sucks.]

Tomorrow is going to be awful.

[swordflash]

[It sure does. He watches her wordlessly for a moment, because he's intimately familiar with the feeling.]

Yeah.

But . . . I'll be there if you need a hand to hold onto. If you want it.

[fishingforcompliments]

You truly are very kind, Zenitsu.

[well



it's not a "no, I won't take it," that's a start.]

[swordflash]

M-me?

[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.

[fishingforcompliments]

[she just... shakes her head at that... she has no choice but to politely demur.]

...would it bring you comfort to hold hands, tomorrow?

[swordflash]

Huh?

[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.]

[fishingforcompliments]

[well.

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.