[ Adra has his weaknesses. He's quick to anger, but he's just as quick to forgive. He cares too fast and too much, and it makes him vulnerable, makes most of his relationships dangerously uneven.
But he is vulnerable by design. Consciously soft. And while he might be a fool, he's not an idiot, and he's not impressed. Some of Gil's efforts earlier in this trial had been impressive--his attempt to take responsibility, his genuine concern for his team's well-being, his short, brilliant fight with the aello. But his treatment of Saber just now rankles Adra. She has every right to be angry, disgusted. She deserves better. And, honestly--foolish as this thought may be--Adra thinks Gil can do better. ]
We don't have a choice.
[ He takes Gil's hand, his own burning hot, hotter than usual. He doesn't want to do this, but he doesn't want Saber to endure it, either. Besides, it's clearly a necessity if they want to progress. So he'll get it done. ]
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But he is vulnerable by design. Consciously soft. And while he might be a fool, he's not an idiot, and he's not impressed. Some of Gil's efforts earlier in this trial had been impressive--his attempt to take responsibility, his genuine concern for his team's well-being, his short, brilliant fight with the aello. But his treatment of Saber just now rankles Adra. She has every right to be angry, disgusted. She deserves better. And, honestly--foolish as this thought may be--Adra thinks Gil can do better. ]
We don't have a choice.
[ He takes Gil's hand, his own burning hot, hotter than usual. He doesn't want to do this, but he doesn't want Saber to endure it, either. Besides, it's clearly a necessity if they want to progress. So he'll get it done. ]