[It's clear that Watanuki has something on his mind, but he is hesitant to ask it.]
...you know, it's really, really hard to ask for help. Because if I put words to what I need, then it's like those problems are actually real, and I can't ignore them anymore.
[Surprise surprise, Watanuki tries to avoid conflicts.]
More like if I ask you 'is this a dream, or is this real', you tell me the truth. A pinch would tell me nothing, I feel pain both in reality and in dreams.
I don't make threats. I make promises. .... though I guess it is also a threat, yes.
[Shadow huffs again and looks away]
We're almost there, aren't we. [He looks back at Watanuki. His expression is neutral, but he's hung around the hedgehog enough to pick up on that touch of worry there] Is it... going to be alright?
... I'm almost a bit more worried about what awaits everyone back at the Foundation than what has yet to come here. Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Oh, I have an idea for that already. I know some won't be going back, but for those who choose to, I'm not going to just put them back right where they were.
Well, I suppose you owe them that much, for all they've done for you.
[a month ago he would have said that same sentence with so much venom. But today it's just as casual as you please; a statement of fact and not cruelty]
Speaking of wolves, I'd like to keep mine if that's possible. .... hey. Actually. I meant to ask... is there a fragment out there where the Foundation is just a story?
I owe them so much more than that, but it's a start at least.
[And a month ago he would have been talking about exact prices and how they earned a specific amount of karma to spend on wishes. Oh how things have changed.]
I think we can work something out for your wolf. As for that fragment, I would have to look, but I imagine there is one. Why?
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.... Is there anything I can do?
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[It's clear that Watanuki has something on his mind, but he is hesitant to ask it.]
...you know, it's really, really hard to ask for help. Because if I put words to what I need, then it's like those problems are actually real, and I can't ignore them anymore.
[Surprise surprise, Watanuki tries to avoid conflicts.]
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Let me help you. I killed you, and you spared my life. I owe you this much.
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[ALRIGHT HERE WE GOOO]
I've already explained my 'dreamseer' powers to you, right? About how I can travel through dreams and see the future in them?
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[Shadow nods]
Yes, like those visions of the possible future the others saw. What about it?
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[There's a slight pause there, and he glances away.]
A reminder of which is which wouldn't be bad, when it's particularly difficult.
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So what? You want me to pinch you to make sure you're not dreaming?
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1/2
2/2
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[SMILE SMILE]
But it's more fun to usurp your expectations and see you get frazzled.
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[Shadow's quills frizz up and his cheeks turn red]
D-damn you.... but that's still only 75%....!
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You're awful.
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I have plenty of time to learn your tricks.
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[He honestly doesn't mind if Shadow gets to know his tricks.]
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[Shadow huffs again and looks away]
We're almost there, aren't we. [He looks back at Watanuki. His expression is neutral, but he's hung around the hedgehog enough to pick up on that touch of worry there] Is it... going to be alright?
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And I think we'll be alright. I have faith in everyone.
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...er, no pun intended.
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[a month ago he would have said that same sentence with so much venom. But today it's just as casual as you please; a statement of fact and not cruelty]
Speaking of wolves, I'd like to keep mine if that's possible. .... hey. Actually. I meant to ask... is there a fragment out there where the Foundation is just a story?
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[And a month ago he would have been talking about exact prices and how they earned a specific amount of karma to spend on wishes. Oh how things have changed.]
I think we can work something out for your wolf. As for that fragment, I would have to look, but I imagine there is one. Why?
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