[not again] catchall for zenitsu

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w1, sunday

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[WELL, THAT WAS HORRIFYING.

once beau's wounds have been seen to and flayn's gotten cleaned up, she goes to find zenitsu wherever he may be.]

Zenitsu?

[swordflash]

[Horrifying, and just as gruesome as the execution prior.

Wherever he is, he drops whatever he was doing—thinking, probably—to give her his full attention, concern lacing his tone.]

Flayn! How are you feeling?

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[if she's honest, the answer is "guilty" - but she's already been told that this wasn't her fault, and by zenitsu himself, no less. it doesn't stop her from feeling it, but it does stop her from admitting it.]

I am alright. [...] And you..?

[swordflash]

[It's still good to talk about feelings, Flayn—not that Zenitsu ever follows this advice.]

I'm fine.

Have you been to see Beau?

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[She nods.]

I have. Her injuries were... [pretty severe] Unpleasant.

But they have also been treated - she will recover.

[swordflash]

I'm glad to hear that.

[He says it sincerely, because Beau went through a lot.

This next part comes out awkwardly in comparison.]

Thanks—for holding my hand.

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Oh— you are welcome...

[It's a little awkward, but it could be worse.]

I hope it helped, even just a little.

[swordflash]

[He nods.]

It helped a lot!

Actually, you're always helping me . . . Ever since we met on the bus, you've been so nice. I don't know what I could've done without you.

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I do not know that I have done much for you, really. But... I hope to be able to keep helping you.

[she smiles faintly]

...we shall make it out of this. All of us.

[swordflash]

[If only he could help her in return.]

Do you think we'll be able to revive everyone?

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...we revived everyone in the majority of the places we came from. Why would we fail to do so here?

[man, are they ever going to be bitterly disappointed if it turns out there's no golden end to get!]

I shall not accept anything less.

[swordflash]

[She's so optimistic—and determined. It almost makes him want to be the same.]

You might be right. There's a lot of reliable, hardworking people here.

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Yes. I am sure that none of us shall rest until we are safe, so...

[...well, they just have to be cautious in the meantime.]

[swordflash]

[Once it's apparent that she's trailed off, he poses her a question.]

Are you going to keep looking around?

[Breaking in, that is.]

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[URK. called out.]

...I would like to.

[somehow she has the feeling that anyone she'd go exploring with would tell her to sit down, though.]

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[As someone who won't be exploring with her, he doesn't say that.]

If you're going anywhere next week, be careful. I'd hate to see you hurt again!

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Believe me, I have no intention of getting any more hurt than I already am.

...you be careful next week as well, all right?

[swordflash]

[Is Flayn worried about him? That's so sweet. In spite of recent events, it brings a small—albeit worried—smile to his face.]

I will.

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[Yes, she is! knife emoji @ jae]

Good. I am glad to hear it.