Don’t, Ryo. They’re already here. If they have a second chance, maybe they can do better. I don’t think everyone here is human. So what about those people?
Do you? When you think they should burn? [They’re just gonna cyclic argue again and then he is gonna get so mad he leaves even when he said he wouldn’t.] Nevermind.
[ how is he supposed to forget it when this is a clear point of contention between them. the last thing ryo needs right now is uncertainty of where akira's loyalty stands. ]
[For a long moment, he just looks at Ryo. Debating. Wondering what truly had made him change his mind from this answer to what happened.]
What if I told you that you had? [He tries keeping his voice as calm as he can, but the tone sinks in the way it does before his eyes would always get wet.] That you would.
[He moves slowly across until he gets right up in front of Ryo, as close as he can. He looks him in the eyes.]
…If I think humans can have a second chance to prove they’re better… then I can do the same for you. But I’m only giving you one more chance, Ryo. If you betray me again, I won’t ever forgive you.
[ many, many things rush through ryo's mind all at once.
what does akira know? he can't be referencing their fight, can he? but they were able to text with no issue after the koda reveal happened, so he doubts that was the final straw. so, what is it then? did something happened that ryo simply doesn't remember?
or has it not happened to him yet?
his hand reaches out and grips akira's wrist tightly. and, almost as quickly as it happens, he lets go like he didn't actually mean for that to happen. ]
What aren't you telling me? [ there's a pause, and he shakes his head, taking a step back from him. ] No. I don't want to know. Not yet.
[ he does want to know, but he won't get the full picture from akira. he's biased. that's not going to help. ]
[ he's likely going to break and ask at some point, but it'll probably be more fruitful to wait for when some time has passed. the explanation might be less emotional with distance from what happened. ]
Forgiveness...
[ what a strange concept.
he doesn't say that, since ryo understands something now that he didn't ten minutes ago. he'll have to rethink how he approaches things. right now, all his plans from home have to be paused simply because they're stuck in hell, and he's fine with that. waiting is not an issue. but now there's a much bigger threat in front of him that he never really considered-- losing akira. ]
[The forgiveness seems premature, but a stake has been placed in the ground now between them, a boundary. To see if Ryo will cross it.
It only makes him feel slightly better. There is still too much anxiety in him. Will Ryo betray him again anyway? Is that... in Ryo's nature to do? As Satan.]
Don't forget to eat, okay? [Jenny isn't here........] Don't stay in your room all day either.
[For a moment or two, he hesitates. He doesn't really have anything else to do in particular, but would he be overstaying his welcome after their kind of tense conversation?
Ryo always likes to think, so maybe Ryo needs some time to think.]
there's a part of him that hopes that akira would stay anyway, but this conversation is already balanced precariously enough on an edge that it's better not to risk it. they can try again another time. ]
[HE WON'T it's fine one-sided relationships are fine
He nods, not knowing what else to do when it's awkward, understanding too Ryo won't reach out to him probably. But maybe that's fair when he hasn't told Ryo everything.
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[ he takes a step towards him. ]
And you don't agree.
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Don’t, Ryo. They’re already here. If they have a second chance, maybe they can do better. I don’t think everyone here is human. So what about those people?
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but. ]
What I think doesn't matter right now. I'm not in charge of this place, so my opinion won't change our situation.
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He looks like he is going to say something, but then he cuts his eyes away.]
Don’t give up on them, Ryo.
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I always have humanity's best interests in mind.
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Do you? When you think they should burn? [They’re just gonna cyclic argue again and then he is gonna get so mad he leaves even when he said he wouldn’t.] Nevermind.
Forget it.
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... you are my friend, right?
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He raises his head, but asks first:]
Would you ever betray me, Ryo?
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it's already enough of an answer. ]
No.
[ he doesn't see anything that he's done as a betrayal. ]
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What if I told you that you had? [He tries keeping his voice as calm as he can, but the tone sinks in the way it does before his eyes would always get wet.] That you would.
[He moves slowly across until he gets right up in front of Ryo, as close as he can. He looks him in the eyes.]
…If I think humans can have a second chance to prove they’re better… then I can do the same for you. But I’m only giving you one more chance, Ryo. If you betray me again, I won’t ever forgive you.
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what does akira know? he can't be referencing their fight, can he? but they were able to text with no issue after the koda reveal happened, so he doubts that was the final straw. so, what is it then? did something happened that ryo simply doesn't remember?
or has it not happened to him yet?
his hand reaches out and grips akira's wrist tightly. and, almost as quickly as it happens, he lets go like he didn't actually mean for that to happen. ]
What aren't you telling me? [ there's a pause, and he shakes his head, taking a step back from him. ] No. I don't want to know. Not yet.
[ he does want to know, but he won't get the full picture from akira. he's biased. that's not going to help. ]
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I don't think what happened is going to matter here. [As if that is some kind of reassurance.] But if you go back, it would.
[Unless time can also be altered, there isn't any going back for him.]
I want to keep being your friend, Ryo. [It's offered earnestly, but Akira has never really not been earnest when it counted.] ...So I forgive you.
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Forgiveness...
[ what a strange concept.
he doesn't say that, since ryo understands something now that he didn't ten minutes ago. he'll have to rethink how he approaches things. right now, all his plans from home have to be paused simply because they're stuck in hell, and he's fine with that. waiting is not an issue. but now there's a much bigger threat in front of him that he never really considered-- losing akira. ]
Then we'll continue to be friends.
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It only makes him feel slightly better. There is still too much anxiety in him. Will Ryo betray him again anyway? Is that... in Ryo's nature to do? As Satan.]
Don't forget to eat, okay? [Jenny isn't here........] Don't stay in your room all day either.
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[ this is the truth, and the only reason it's the truth is because he shares a room with itto.
he glances over at the door, then back to akira. ]
If you have other things to do, you can leave.
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Ryo always likes to think, so maybe Ryo needs some time to think.]
You can call me if you need me.
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[ he won't.
there's a part of him that hopes that akira would stay anyway, but this conversation is already balanced precariously enough on an edge that it's better not to risk it. they can try again another time. ]
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He nods, not knowing what else to do when it's awkward, understanding too Ryo won't reach out to him probably. But maybe that's fair when he hasn't told Ryo everything.
So he just eases by Ryo to head out of the door.]