His expression smooths for a moment at that—almost in surprise, that that was the conclusion she reached despite looking so upset. The conclusion which, yes...
He feels the same. ]
Mm, exactly. [ He blinks for a moment but smiles then, like that's such a bittersweet but amazing sort of twist, and gives a nod. A small, bright sort of one. Truly glad. The reason for that being, of course, that she understood... but also because that sentiment she echoed—it's purpose. The purpose Allen has found here that helps ground him. ]
Because of that, I can understand why we're here. [ Not to fight as pawns in a war, in bloodshed begetting bloodshed, but... to resolve that? To end those pitiable and savage places and put the soul behind them to rest?
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His expression smooths for a moment at that—almost in surprise, that that was the conclusion she reached despite looking so upset. The conclusion which, yes...
He feels the same. ]
Mm, exactly. [ He blinks for a moment but smiles then, like that's such a bittersweet but amazing sort of twist, and gives a nod. A small, bright sort of one. Truly glad. The reason for that being, of course, that she understood... but also because that sentiment she echoed—it's purpose. The purpose Allen has found here that helps ground him. ]
Because of that, I can understand why we're here. [ Not to fight as pawns in a war, in bloodshed begetting bloodshed, but... to resolve that? To end those pitiable and savage places and put the soul behind them to rest?
Yes. Absolutely. ]