[ of course he's on the mark but she won't give him the credit and instead just moves forward with what he is really wanting. rather, what they both should settle. ]
As though there's anything to ask for. [ her answer comes quicker than the previous time. they've had their time to deal with what happened accordingly. however, of course, they chose to deal with it varied. who reached out? who remained silent? it doesn't matter. ] Regardless of whatever happens, we're not given a luxury to ask for much here. We are at the mercy of what we're allowed.
[ do they have the choice of what memories are lost? which are returned? (if/when they are given the opportunity for it.) what place they're dragged to next..? who will be the next one to splinter and be taken from them?
what they are allowed to do is react and hopefully prepare for what's to come. ]
So, no; there's nothing I'd ask from you because I'm sure you'll figure out how to handle this on your own. Neither of us want each other's pity or any of that—I'll make that much clear.
(He's certain she'll figure things out for herself, too and really... they're in agreement. Neither really wants (or expects) much from the other.)
There are bigger things to focus on than each other. (They have better things to do than sulk and go at each other, really. In some ways, it's a relief but in other ways... well, it certainly does leave things unresolved. But resolution isn't owed.) ... But I am sorry, Izumo.
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As though there's anything to ask for. [ her answer comes quicker than the previous time. they've had their time to deal with what happened accordingly. however, of course, they chose to deal with it varied. who reached out? who remained silent? it doesn't matter. ] Regardless of whatever happens, we're not given a luxury to ask for much here. We are at the mercy of what we're allowed.
[ do they have the choice of what memories are lost? which are returned? (if/when they are given the opportunity for it.) what place they're dragged to next..? who will be the next one to splinter and be taken from them?
what they are allowed to do is react and hopefully prepare for what's to come. ]
So, no; there's nothing I'd ask from you because I'm sure you'll figure out how to handle this on your own. Neither of us want each other's pity or any of that—I'll make that much clear.
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(He's certain she'll figure things out for herself, too and really... they're in agreement. Neither really wants (or expects) much from the other.)
There are bigger things to focus on than each other. (They have better things to do than sulk and go at each other, really. In some ways, it's a relief but in other ways... well, it certainly does leave things unresolved. But resolution isn't owed.) ... But I am sorry, Izumo.
(That last part is spoken softly,)
You deserve better.