Y-yeah, it's fine. Like I said before, it's... been a couple of years and everything. So even if it's, uh, not great to see again like that, it's nothing new. You know?
[ in fact, his reaction to this implies that maybe most of that was nothing new. ]
[ it is painfully obvious that there's more to it than that, but as concerned he is for sebastian? he can't be the one to point out what's wrong. so he nods slowly, accepting that explanation for now even if he isn't convinced. ]
Still... I'm sorry for all of it. You shouldn't have had to go through that.
The reason you try so hard to be the best... is it because of your dad?
[ he winks, and looks like he's about to say something, but - more stardust brings forth another memory (35:07-41:34), and he sighs instead. it's not that bad, just... tiring. ]
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kazu, for his part, is stunned into silence for a few moments? how do you respond to this? do you even?
maybe he just won't address that yet. instead he focuses on sebastian, with a gentle touch on his arm. ]
Bestie? Are you gonna be okay?
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Y-yeah, it's fine. Like I said before, it's... been a couple of years and everything. So even if it's, uh, not great to see again like that, it's nothing new. You know?
[ in fact, his reaction to this implies that maybe most of that was nothing new. ]
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Still... I'm sorry for all of it. You shouldn't have had to go through that.
The reason you try so hard to be the best... is it because of your dad?
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[ he hesitates before adding: ]
...You aren't an idiot, though. So you will make him proud someday. No doubt about that.
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Thanks. I'm... definitely going to do my best.
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[ he winks, and looks like he's about to say something, but - more stardust brings forth another memory (35:07-41:34), and he sighs instead. it's not that bad, just... tiring. ]