[ Think nothing of it, just remain ever the same. Setsuna reminds himself of what he's supposed to be. He was never allowed this kind of happiness anyway, so he doesn't want to think about anything else. Trying to aim for something he's not meant to have... That's only asking for trouble. He's always known that, and reminded others constantly of that. Some are just more stubborn than others... But today, that stupid King finally got a taste of harsh reality.
"You have my love as well as my faith. Fight for me, fight for yourself, and earn that beautiful tomorrow you're dreaming of."
... Do you believe me now? Setsuna asks himself more than anyone, never speaking, never showing any expression. He has always pointed out to others that he's incapable of anything but fighting. He had no capacity of making others happy when he doesn't know how to do that for himself. Because he can't fit in among society anymore. Even though he meant well, this always happens. He's always misunderstood, but it didn't matter to him. Trying to expect something is irrelevant to his cause as a weapon. Being here isn't part of his purpose, but he's here of his own choice. Because even if no one does the same for him, he still wants to at least respect the feelings of those around him.
Setsuna knows he's so awkward and always makes mistakes, that's why he's not saying anything now. He won't ever, either. He will never make excuses to save his own face. After he's poked and teased by Jae-ha, he returns to that soulless look he's always had. Nothing will change for him despite this: he will always continue to protect who he considers precious. No matter what they think of him, he won't change. He'll always remain someone who fights to protect, someone who fights for a better future.
"You are willing to blindly believe in him? So that you will allow him to be dishonest? Encourage him like that? What are you doing, Setsuna?!"
Still, what went wrong? He trusted, and he was wrong. He spoke up, and he was still wrong. Why is he always wrong? Even so, he won't let any of this bring him down. He will continue to walk forward, no matter how many walls or how much he's hurt. He doesn't regret trusting Gilgamesh, and he doesn't regret trusting Vietnam either. But how could he have handled this better? He can't deny he felt a little upset earlier. Vietnam promised to call for them if she needs help, but she didn't and then pushed herself too hard again. She was always beating him up whenever she's upset. And now all he did was speak up, and still...? Even though he's always misunderstood...
"Y-you don't have to. It should be something I do myself...I...I think I have enough time! If I finish all of these, then I have enough time to--"
"I can do it."
Setsuna just wanted to fight for Vietnam, too. And he wanted to express himself more firmly just as Gilgamesh desired. Maybe he accidentally lost his usual cool for a second, too. What he really wanted to say... "Please pick yourself up, you are stronger than this, and you are making her worry." What he really wanted to say... "Vietnam, why did you not call for me? Even though you keep telling me to call for you."
But he says nothing, only returning the faintest source of comfort within his hand. He returns a squeeze on Jae-ha's hand, as he continues to say and express nothing. Emotions really are... ]
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"You have my love as well as my faith. Fight for me, fight for yourself, and earn that beautiful tomorrow you're dreaming of."
... Do you believe me now? Setsuna asks himself more than anyone, never speaking, never showing any expression. He has always pointed out to others that he's incapable of anything but fighting. He had no capacity of making others happy when he doesn't know how to do that for himself. Because he can't fit in among society anymore. Even though he meant well, this always happens. He's always misunderstood, but it didn't matter to him. Trying to expect something is irrelevant to his cause as a weapon. Being here isn't part of his purpose, but he's here of his own choice. Because even if no one does the same for him, he still wants to at least respect the feelings of those around him.
Setsuna knows he's so awkward and always makes mistakes, that's why he's not saying anything now. He won't ever, either. He will never make excuses to save his own face. After he's poked and teased by Jae-ha, he returns to that soulless look he's always had. Nothing will change for him despite this: he will always continue to protect who he considers precious. No matter what they think of him, he won't change. He'll always remain someone who fights to protect, someone who fights for a better future.
"You are willing to blindly believe in him? So that you will allow him to be dishonest? Encourage him like that? What are you doing, Setsuna?!"
Still, what went wrong? He trusted, and he was wrong. He spoke up, and he was still wrong. Why is he always wrong? Even so, he won't let any of this bring him down. He will continue to walk forward, no matter how many walls or how much he's hurt. He doesn't regret trusting Gilgamesh, and he doesn't regret trusting Vietnam either. But how could he have handled this better? He can't deny he felt a little upset earlier. Vietnam promised to call for them if she needs help, but she didn't and then pushed herself too hard again. She was always beating him up whenever she's upset. And now all he did was speak up, and still...? Even though he's always misunderstood...
"Y-you don't have to. It should be something I do myself...I...I think I have enough time! If I finish all of these, then I have enough time to--"
"I can do it."
Setsuna just wanted to fight for Vietnam, too. And he wanted to express himself more firmly just as Gilgamesh desired. Maybe he accidentally lost his usual cool for a second, too. What he really wanted to say... "Please pick yourself up, you are stronger than this, and you are making her worry." What he really wanted to say... "Vietnam, why did you not call for me? Even though you keep telling me to call for you."
But he says nothing, only returning the faintest source of comfort within his hand. He returns a squeeze on Jae-ha's hand, as he continues to say and express nothing. Emotions really are... ]