[He hadn't intended the words to be so harsh, and his brow furrows a little. Sometimes you're just a sword boy...]
...We still did what we could with what little we were given, though. And if the board is to be believed, then she did still take a life. One must accept the consequences for their actions.
[BLEAK........ But he's a vengeance lad and thems the breaks.]
I'm going to see if I can find her and talk with her later. Perhaps she'll be able to shed more light on all of this.
Yeah, I know. And the fact she didn't say anything at the end just...I can't stop thinking about it. Like, she could have said anything, but...I don't know.
[It doesn't sit right with him, someone who would be blunt.]
But she's young, and that whole trial was just...a farce, so... [He lets out a low sigh.] I think that's a good idea. I can't say I'll do the same, but only because my communication skills aren't the best. I'm pretty sure everyone will be askin' her why she did it. She doesn't need me to add to the pile.
Fair mood though honestly. Most if not all of this sits just as poorly with him, even though he is a very firm believer in Even The Youth facing the consequences of their actions. Brutal.]
Mm... I'll see what I can learn. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't want to talk about it at all, but I don't want her to end up in a situation where we can no longer reach her if she has something to say. [A light sigh.]
...but there are matters to attend to, first. Many are unwell after that.
[...Yeah. Yeah, he can agree with that. If nothing else, she should be able to say what she wants, even if she chooses to say nothing.
The rest of that has his expression softening a little, though, some of the grimness fading.]
If you try from the heart, then you'll do well. But please keep yourself in mind too, yes? This was a difficult and tiring day for all of us, and moreso for one not keen on spending time in large groups. Rest when you need to, or you could end up doing yourself harm. I wouldn't want to see that happen.
[He nods. That's right. He has to put himself in this equation somewhere, even if he doesn't exactly want to. A Servant has to serve others, after all, even at the expense of himself.]
I-I'll keep that in mind. [And then a small frown, almost a pout.] But you should do that too. Rest, I mean. You have to.
Even Sakyou can't help but smile about it, damn. It's a small and fleeting smile, but it's there!]
Thank you. [For being so kind... to lil ol Sakyou, who definitely does not deserve it.] I'll be sure to rest when I'm able. I won't be able to help others if I'm too worn down, myself.
[Maybe one day he will learn how to smile more freely instead of being generally exhausted or grim all the time!!
He will also perhaps follow this advice. Maybe.]
Mm. We can't do as much to prepare as anyone would like, but we can at least do this much. [A beat, and then:] ...It seems a little paranoid, but would you perhaps send me a text when you turn in for the night?
[And he will indeed text back whenever Mandricardo does! Too bad any semblance of recovered good vibes are about to be trashed by execution tomorrow haha.]
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...We still did what we could with what little we were given, though. And if the board is to be believed, then she did still take a life. One must accept the consequences for their actions.
[BLEAK........ But he's a vengeance lad and thems the breaks.]
I'm going to see if I can find her and talk with her later. Perhaps she'll be able to shed more light on all of this.
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Yeah, I know. And the fact she didn't say anything at the end just...I can't stop thinking about it. Like, she could have said anything, but...I don't know.
[It doesn't sit right with him, someone who would be blunt.]
But she's young, and that whole trial was just...a farce, so... [He lets out a low sigh.] I think that's a good idea. I can't say I'll do the same, but only because my communication skills aren't the best. I'm pretty sure everyone will be askin' her why she did it. She doesn't need me to add to the pile.
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Fair mood though honestly. Most if not all of this sits just as poorly with him, even though he is a very firm believer in Even The Youth facing the consequences of their actions. Brutal.]
Mm... I'll see what I can learn. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't want to talk about it at all, but I don't want her to end up in a situation where we can no longer reach her if she has something to say. [A light sigh.]
...but there are matters to attend to, first. Many are unwell after that.
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[That's an understatement, that last part. Of course, others are unwell. Mandricardo nods, scratching the back of his neck.]
I'm going to check in on some others, and see how they're doing. I...can't offer reassuring words. I'm no good at that. But I'll try...
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The rest of that has his expression softening a little, though, some of the grimness fading.]
If you try from the heart, then you'll do well. But please keep yourself in mind too, yes? This was a difficult and tiring day for all of us, and moreso for one not keen on spending time in large groups. Rest when you need to, or you could end up doing yourself harm. I wouldn't want to see that happen.
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[He nods. That's right. He has to put himself in this equation somewhere, even if he doesn't exactly want to. A Servant has to serve others, after all, even at the expense of himself.]
I-I'll keep that in mind. [And then a small frown, almost a pout.] But you should do that too. Rest, I mean. You have to.
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Even Sakyou can't help but smile about it, damn. It's a small and fleeting smile, but it's there!]
Thank you. [For being so kind... to lil ol Sakyou, who definitely does not deserve it.] I'll be sure to rest when I'm able. I won't be able to help others if I'm too worn down, myself.
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Exactly! See, you...you understand.
[There's a slight smile back, because YES. Sakyou LISTENED TO HIS ADVICE. Hopefully will follow it. He'd better follow it.]
We'll have to just see what tomorrow brings.
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He will also perhaps follow this advice. Maybe.]
Mm. We can't do as much to prepare as anyone would like, but we can at least do this much. [A beat, and then:] ...It seems a little paranoid, but would you perhaps send me a text when you turn in for the night?
[So he can be sure Mandy isn't DEAD.]
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[He blinks, and then nods.]
Uh. Um. Yeah. Of course.
[no i'll never send it and make you suffer forever, aki]
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But he seems satisfied by that!]
Thank you. Please take care tonight; it's hard to predict what we should prepare for.
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[And a pause.]
I'll text ya, but...you have to text me back, okay? I wanna make sure you're okay, too.
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No okay Sakyou is actually pretty touched that there's even a bit of desire to check in on him. There's a brief pause and then he's nodding!]
I'll be sure to. And if you happen to need anything, please don't hesitate to text then, either.
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[And he turns, but not before giving a wave.]
I'm off. I hope the talk goes well.
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Thank you. Good luck with your talks, too.
[And he will indeed text back whenever Mandricardo does! Too bad any semblance of recovered good vibes are about to be trashed by execution tomorrow haha.]
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good night
please get to sleep too okay?
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Thank you, I will.
Good night Mandricardo.