yves

[rippled]

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[rippled]

It's complicated.

[ the explanation isn't difficult to give, it's the actual act of saying it. ]

He just... made some decisions, in the end, that took him down a path no one could follow.

[noirges]

[ yves pauses, because - he understands. he's not sure what could have led to iori dying but... ]

... it must feel lonely.

[rippled]

That is a feeling you can learn to get used to.

[ for better or for worse. ]

[noirges]

[ . . . ]

I wish you didn't have to. Do you still feel lonely here?

[rippled]

Here...?

[ they pause. ]

Everyone here is very thoughtful.

[noirges]

[ a little knowing smile ]

... don't think that answered my question, Saber.

[rippled]

[ a pause, and they will smile back. ]

Don't worry about it, Yves. I will take care of myself. This isn't anything I'm not used to.

[noirges]

[ well

he just hugs them a little bit tighter at that ]

I know I'm not your partner, but... if there's anything I can do to ease that feeling, please let me know.

I care about you a lot, Saber. I'd do anything to ease some of what you carry.

[rippled]

... you are pretty incredible.

[ it's odd, running into someone who cares this much about so many people. saber wonders how someone can have that much space for others inside of them. ]

Thank you. I appreciate you listening to me.

[noirges]

[ he shakes his head at that even as he pulls back and offers saber a smile ]

I think anyone who gets the chance to get to know you would care about you the same as I do.

Please know my door's always open.

[rippled]

Thank you. The offer goes to you, as well. I can't be the only person with problems here.

[ and yves seems kind of too nice to vent. ]