[pcs] ray of sunshine

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[maybe eventually I'll add images to these.]

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[selfimmolates]

[all of teej's other characters: let the children die, who cares]

Did you know her?

[ritualization]

[listen chuuya would at least rather stab someone who could fight back. that's all i got.]

We never spoke, no.

[selfimmolates]

And yet you're upset over her death.

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Do you believe I should not be?

[selfimmolates]

No. It's a normal reaction.

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But not yours, I take it.

[he's. seemed fairly chill on the 'someone just died' front.]

[selfimmolates]

Shiki was nice and a potential ally, but death happens. If it's going to occur regularly here, then it's just too much of an emotional drain to react each and every time.

[cold, but that's how it is.]

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That's very pragmatic of you.

[not that he can fault ray for that, considering the situation, but... still.]

Do you prefer to avoid becoming close at all, then?

[selfimmolates]

[...]

It's a detriment in this competition to be too distant from others.

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Though at the same time, not maintaining that distance may make it difficult to simply not react.

[selfimmolates]

I'll deal with it.

[ritualization]

That is the sort of burden that can grow unexpectedly heavy. If nothing else, keep in mind that it is not one you necessarily have to shoulder alone.

[selfimmolates]

[it'll be fine, it's not like he's been carrying that burden for literally his entire life anyway]

It's six weeks. After everything, it'd be pretty sad if I cracked in such a short amount of time.

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Neither would it be a sign of weakness, if it were to happen.

[six weeks is barely any time to someone like him, but he also knows how short periods can feel longer in the moment.]

But you know yourself best.

[selfimmolates]

Yeah, I do. Don't worry, though—I'm sure there are lots of people here who could use your advice.

[ritualization]

I have found as much, yes.

[he's... he's trying.]

I can only hope that it helps some of them.

[selfimmolates]

Just don't burn yourself out.

[ritualization]

You don't need to worry about that. I'm certain I'll be fine.

[he'll have to be, anyway.]