[Maybe there's something of a comfort to be had in that, after all. To know nothing - not success, or failure. No joy, but no sorrow, either. And he probably wouldn't even feel too badly about it, in many of the most important ways, if he really did try his hardest until he couldn't anymore.
He turns to the side a little, coughing a few petals into his hand, which he'll just put into his pocket.]
Mm. ...I'm glad there are some things this place can't take away.
[this coughing is really so concerning! but no amount of medicine she has is going to stop it; it truly seems like the only way to get it to not happen is to wear your heart on your sleeve.
and fuck the terrifying ordeal of being known, so.]
No matter what it does to us, we'll always have this.
[...well it could take their memories but she's not acknowledging that. she refuses to.]
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...Yep. No other option, right?
[They have to complete the mission or die trying, huh. Kind of funny, considering the entire mission is to get everyone out of here alive.
After a beat:] --So you know, no matter how things go here... I'm really glad that I got to meet you, Jiuqing.
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as long as they don't give up on their mission, they'll never have to see it failed. if they keep working at it until their dying breaths—
even then, they won't see the failure. they'll be gone.]
...I'm glad I was able to meet you, too, Kashuu.
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He turns to the side a little, coughing a few petals into his hand, which he'll just put into his pocket.]
Mm. ...I'm glad there are some things this place can't take away.
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and fuck the terrifying ordeal of being known, so.]
No matter what it does to us, we'll always have this.
[...well it could take their memories but she's not acknowledging that. she refuses to.]
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He's also thinking about the possibility of memory loss but he too is refusing to perceive it.]
Mm. ...Lemme know if you need anything, okay? If it's anything I can do.
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[she nods]
Likewise, if there's anything I can do for you... anything at all...
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Mm, I will. ...I think-- for now, just. Resting a little is all I need.
[Just a little bit of recovery before ITSUKI GOES AND DIES.]
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[she nods]
...then let's rest, and be ready for tomorrow.