[ it's so easy for him to say because he's currently not faced with the situation of having to murder someone he cared for, and she's quite sure that the person talking at the moment is that of childe's. but she wonders how much effect it will have on him once it's all over, once he's pulled the trigger. after all, from what she's seen so far, ajax seems very close with everyone around him, who treasures and values his family.
but his sentiment is understandable at the same time. they've suffered so much in the past few months, physically and mentally. they've been cornered and outmanoeuvred, almost beaten to the brink of their life. dying almost feels like a reprieve at this point.
lumine says nothing for a long while, her gaze lowering to her food. it's a heavy topic to have, especially when he's so tired. a moment later, she's picking up dumplings again using her chopsticks and offering it to ajax. ]
Eat, and then, we can retire for the evening after.
[ she's not necessarily tired yet, and she still has work to do. but this is the only way to convince him to take his mind off of things and get some rest for now. ]
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but his sentiment is understandable at the same time. they've suffered so much in the past few months, physically and mentally. they've been cornered and outmanoeuvred, almost beaten to the brink of their life. dying almost feels like a reprieve at this point.
lumine says nothing for a long while, her gaze lowering to her food. it's a heavy topic to have, especially when he's so tired. a moment later, she's picking up dumplings again using her chopsticks and offering it to ajax. ]
Eat, and then, we can retire for the evening after.
[ she's not necessarily tired yet, and she still has work to do. but this is the only way to convince him to take his mind off of things and get some rest for now. ]