(He says it quickly, without a second thought. It's something he believes almost absolutely and he doesn't have to think anymore about it.)
There's nothing noble about dying. If you want to do something truly noble then you keep living and fighting for something noble. Once you die, it's over.
(He also doesn't mind one bit when she looks at him. If anything, he makes a point to stare right back at her, eyes direct and unwavering. He doesn't have to say anything. He meant what he said.)
And when things get worse, how will we respond? I think... that's the thing I want to know.
[ she hums thoughtfully at claude's immediate answer and makes an adjustment on her opinion of him some. ]
I can't say for sure, but I would guess the emotions would range from desperation to resolution. I think enough of us will still try to stand tall through it all, but not without being on the verge of crumbling from the weight of it all.
[ she's familiar with the types of people who always try to do everything "right" for others and has watched where that has all lead them. and if claude will continue to meet her in the eye then she'll do the same. ]
People have their limitations. No one can do everything.
(Oh, no. That last part gets him to quirk his mouth into a small smile and he looks away, raising a hand to his mouth to hide it. He sounds terribly amused as he speaks,)
There was a time when I would have disagreed with you but but you're right. Everyone has their limits, even incredible people.
(And he isn't talking about himself, either.)
While we're working together, we should be careful not to push anyone too far.
[ claude might find it amusing but izumo will simply shake her head. she can't tell if this conversation is including herself as part of the collective whole (it should), but there is a correction she'd like to make. ]
It's less about being careful not to push anyone than it is to be aware of people when they go too far.
[ she's aware of certain people (person) who will run themselves down without help, after all. ]
Those kind of people hardly take care of themselves.
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(He says it quickly, without a second thought. It's something he believes almost absolutely and he doesn't have to think anymore about it.)
There's nothing noble about dying. If you want to do something truly noble then you keep living and fighting for something noble. Once you die, it's over.
(He also doesn't mind one bit when she looks at him. If anything, he makes a point to stare right back at her, eyes direct and unwavering. He doesn't have to say anything. He meant what he said.)
And when things get worse, how will we respond? I think... that's the thing I want to know.
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I can't say for sure, but I would guess the emotions would range from desperation to resolution. I think enough of us will still try to stand tall through it all, but not without being on the verge of crumbling from the weight of it all.
[ she's familiar with the types of people who always try to do everything "right" for others and has watched where that has all lead them. and if claude will continue to meet her in the eye then she'll do the same. ]
People have their limitations. No one can do everything.
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There was a time when I would have disagreed with you but but you're right. Everyone has their limits, even incredible people.
(And he isn't talking about himself, either.)
While we're working together, we should be careful not to push anyone too far.
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It's less about being careful not to push anyone than it is to be aware of people when they go too far.
[ she's aware of certain people (person) who will run themselves down without help, after all. ]
Those kind of people hardly take care of themselves.