[Even if you say that... I need to say no. I can't risk the seal's well-being because of that. And I was barely able to last a month the last time, and now you expect me to go longer? I can't do that I'm sorry let go]
Thanatos, I-
[Or course, that's what you should say. It doesn't mean the words come out. It doesn't mean you can pull your hand away from his or look into that borderline-tears stare and say no. Funny how it works out, huh? No matter how unmoving a soul, just the smallest plight of another could make him question that choice. And from you... the complete opposite.]
... I promise, Ryoji.
[Because you're not asking this because you don't want to lose an assistant. You're asking this because you don't want to lose me.]
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Date: 2009-07-16 10:13 am (UTC)Thanatos, I-
[Or course, that's what you should say. It doesn't mean the words come out. It doesn't mean you can pull your hand away from his or look into that borderline-tears stare and say no. Funny how it works out, huh? No matter how unmoving a soul, just the smallest plight of another could make him question that choice. And from you... the complete opposite.]
... I promise, Ryoji.
[Because you're not asking this because you don't want to lose an assistant. You're asking this because you don't want to lose me.]