Yeah. [ the atmosphere is way worse now than it was at the very beginning. but people are closer to one another now, too. a lot about the game board has changed. ] The game's almost over. This might be all the time we get.
[ which sounds dark, but his tone is pretty neutral. like—may as well enjoy life if this is what's left of it? ]
[ Well, Vash just doesn't think they're choices kids should need to make. It's a sad thing, really, because in the end there's not much they can do here. He doesn't want to take away their agency, either. ]
If you ever feel super wound up, we can go fishing like this. Or swimming. I think I've gotten a lot better at the latter.
That's good. [ stoic, but sincere. ] Water can be dangerous. But it's also relaxing, once you stop being afraid. It's easier to float when you're not nervous.
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Haru may help him like how he helped him with swimming. anyway, he nods as he starts fishing. ]
I agree... A lot has changed—and maybe people have changed, too, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve a moment of solace.
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[ which sounds dark, but his tone is pretty neutral. like—may as well enjoy life if this is what's left of it? ]
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[ Will the vibes be neutral for long as they fish? ]
They're putting a lot of pressure on you two.
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It doesn't matter what people are asking us to do. We already decided before then.
[ he and ylfa have been committed to this for weeks longer than any messages came out. ]
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[ Well, Vash just doesn't think they're choices kids should need to make. It's a sad thing, really, because in the end there's not much they can do here. He doesn't want to take away their agency, either. ]
If you ever feel super wound up, we can go fishing like this. Or swimming. I think I've gotten a lot better at the latter.
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[ yeah like everyone out here is murdering and maybe that's the cruel necessity of this place and he hates it, but he does love swimming!! ]
Have you been practicing?
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Kind of. I mostly swim to relax every once in a while, or just float around. The point is! It doesn't make me feel that nervous.
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That's good. [ stoic, but sincere. ] Water can be dangerous. But it's also relaxing, once you stop being afraid. It's easier to float when you're not nervous.
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[ Sometimes... Augments. ]
New worry, there's not much water in No Man's Land. I'll miss pools.