The more you speak like that, the more disappointed you'll be if we fail again.
[ he turns back to akira, about to say something else, before a memory slips away from him. by the time it ends, he's fallen silent, gaze averted in discomfort. ]
[is absolutely a side of Kara Akira has not yet been privy to, and it takes him by surprise so much that he jerks back a bit, his one good eye wide and expression slack. it's the kind of material he might use to tease someone he was close to-- someone he knew wouldn't mind a little gentle ribbing-- but considering this is Kara and he knows they're still on the outs a bit. . . well. he isn't about to go there]
[. . . plus, the memory is--]
. . . sweet.
[he mutters, still a bit surprised]
Sorry-- I know it's none of my business. But that was. . . sweet.
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[he can't deny that, because it's true]
It's a balancing act.
. . . and none of us have been doing a great job of it so far.
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[firm. determined]
And we will.
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[ he turns back to akira, about to say something else, before a memory slips away from him. by the time it ends, he's fallen silent, gaze averted in discomfort. ]
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[is absolutely a side of Kara Akira has not yet been privy to, and it takes him by surprise so much that he jerks back a bit, his one good eye wide and expression slack. it's the kind of material he might use to tease someone he was close to-- someone he knew wouldn't mind a little gentle ribbing-- but considering this is Kara and he knows they're still on the outs a bit. . . well. he isn't about to go there]
[. . . plus, the memory is--]
. . . sweet.
[he mutters, still a bit surprised]
Sorry-- I know it's none of my business. But that was. . . sweet.
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[ there's no fight in his voice. he just sounds tired. ]
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[well. . . Kara gets a sympathetic look at that. his next response is quiet and almost contrite]
. . . I'm sorry.
Losing her must have been hard.
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[ not that he had a choice in that. not that he would have chosen to stay that way - probably. ]
But I'm used to being alone, anyway.
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Being used to it doesn't necessarily mean it's easy.
[he sounds like he says that from experience]
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[he admits, a little quiet]
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[ hint. hint. ]
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[hint noted and not taken]
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[ easier. ]
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It is.
I guess I've always found that a bit disturbing, though.
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[. . . he supposes he's prying into something that isn't his business. . . but it's hard not to, after that memory]
. . . either way, I'm glad she has someone like you.
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[ he says, as plainly as "the sky is blue." it's just another simple truth. ]
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[not that either of them need to hear him say that. but Lili is his friend, so. . . he wants to be supportive]
Even though I think you're kind of a pain in the ass.
[HA HA]
[he's being wry]
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I don't care what you think of me.
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I know you don't.
[he doesn't seem bothered by this, though]
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[YOU CAN'T TELL HIM WHAT TO DOOOOO]
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HIS EYES
idiot ]