[ Really, she ought to leave him alone. Primrose of some months ago likely would have, not deeming it worth the time to try and reach out. Even now, she thinks he might prefer to be left alone right now.
But her time with the other travelers has instilled within her a sense of... something. Increased concern? Nosiness, she'd call it, ruefully. Still.
They were words spoken to me when I was very young. It means that once you find a cause to believe in, you maintain your conviction, no matter what. No matter the trials, the obstacles, or a blade pointed straight at your heart.
For this place, I have decided to learn the truth of it. Simply that.
It is a word I would expect. Revenge is not kind. It is not merciful. It only leads to more suffering. Surely someone who embarks upon it deserves no forgiveness or kindness in return.
I think... revenge is difficult - but you only want it because you're the one who got hurt first. Because someone did something wrong to you and... even if I don't know if I can say that getting back at them is right...
... it's hard to move on. I know that too. I can't just say that your pain disgusts me. That's not right either.
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But her time with the other travelers has instilled within her a sense of... something. Increased concern? Nosiness, she'd call it, ruefully. Still.
She goes to find Mineo. ]
I do hope you'll be able to rest tonight.
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doing anything with it
when he hears someone speak to him, he looks up]
.... guess we'll find out.
[but he's used to not having restful sleep, so it's fine]
.... you okay, Primrose-san?
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[ But clearly not as affected as Mineo. ]
... I am sorry that we were unable to learn the truth.
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I'm sorry, too.
[he shakes his head]
Mostly we have to apologize to Beauregard-san, right? Molly-san, too.
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[ But she trusts it very little, judging from the look on her face. ]
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Do you -
[he just
looks away]
.... should we just not vote at all? Or is that - too cruel to Suoh-san?
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[ This, Primrose says firmly, her eyes dark. ]
I can only say that I will do what I believe in. If I did nothing, I would be just as guilty as choosing the wrong person.
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he looks back down at the water bottle in his hands, and turns it over again, before looking back up at her]
.... can I ask -
Why do you think that way? What makes you so sure? How do you.... know what you can live with?
[how does she have a backbone of steel, and where can he get one?]
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"Faith shall be your shield."
Do you know what that means?
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No, I'm not familiar.
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For this place, I have decided to learn the truth of it. Simply that.
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The "truth".... What do you mean? The reasons for the indulgences, the trial, all of it?
[he's just guessing, but then he pauses for a moment before nodding]
You're really admirable, Primrose-san. Makes me feel embarrassed that I can't even find my footing in comparison.
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[ But to that, she makes a quiet kind of noise. A dubious scoff, perhaps. ]
However, I am not someone to admire. You had your own determination in this time... if you hold onto it tenaciously, I believe you won't falter.
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Maybe I won't but -
You don't think you're admirable...? How come?
[he's not sure what there is about her that someone couldn't like]
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[ Simply that. ]
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... I won't press if you don't wanna talk about it.
But - it sounds like it's been hard. Or is it just what you're used to, so it doesn't feel that way...?
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So while it remains hard, this path, I'll continue to walk it until it finally ends.
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If that's okay to ask.
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[ With a rather crooked smile. ]
Which is why I am the furthest thing from admirable.
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he looks thoughtful at that and - suddenly seems like he's wrestling with it. struggling with it.
but.
at least he's not turning away.]
.... someone took something - or someone - important to you?
And you came all the way here to get back at them?
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I don't need a wish for revenge, not if I intend to accomplish it with my own power. What I truly wished for will have to remain a secret, I'm afraid.
Do I disgust you now, Mineo?
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'Disgust'?
No way.
Why's that the first word you reach for?
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[ She... says this all rather matter-of-factly. ]
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.... you're being hard on yourself.
[that's what he says softly.]
I think... revenge is difficult - but you only want it because you're the one who got hurt first. Because someone did something wrong to you and... even if I don't know if I can say that getting back at them is right...
... it's hard to move on. I know that too. I can't just say that your pain disgusts me. That's not right either.
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He speaks like someone else she knows... it's a little nostalgic at this point. ]
You needn't approve of it. But thank you for your kindness, Mineo.
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