[Had Columbina been here, he would have lost it and snapped just as Nahida fears him doing right now. All he can think about is fighting her, uneasy feelings be damned, until someone's dead by the end of it. It barely registers when Yoimiya's hand finds its way into his own, his gaze coming down to look at her, eyes wild with fury. He would do anything to protect her, ensure she's safe and able to live without the fear of constantly looking over her shoulder. Even now, with her hand in his, trying to soothe him, all he can do is shake his head at her.]
No.
[Tartaglia's eyes keep that intensity even now, because he's thinking about what it would look like if Yoimiya did fight alongside him. It's honorable and he's proud of her for showing the courage to take on someone who's shown that her power has been enough to debilitate both of them with ease. But he realizes this is the Third they're talking about, and while he had no idea until now why she was given that seat, it's been proven that she's strong beyond any kind of measure. With a power like that, even The Captain would have issues dealing with her.]
I don't want you anywhere near her when our battle takes place. You've seen what she can do. The last thing we want is for her to use you against me, and believe me, she will.
[Ajax's hand comes up to cup her cheek, staring down at her with a seriousness that doesn't come out often. To think of the awful things she could do to Yoimiya, what she's willing to do...it breaks his heart, and he swears that he will do anything to keep her out of harm's way.]
Let me handle her. I'm the one she wants. I won't let her do with you as she pleases, and that means I need to make sure you aren't put in a precarious position.
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No.
[Tartaglia's eyes keep that intensity even now, because he's thinking about what it would look like if Yoimiya did fight alongside him. It's honorable and he's proud of her for showing the courage to take on someone who's shown that her power has been enough to debilitate both of them with ease. But he realizes this is the Third they're talking about, and while he had no idea until now why she was given that seat, it's been proven that she's strong beyond any kind of measure. With a power like that, even The Captain would have issues dealing with her.]
I don't want you anywhere near her when our battle takes place. You've seen what she can do. The last thing we want is for her to use you against me, and believe me, she will.
[Ajax's hand comes up to cup her cheek, staring down at her with a seriousness that doesn't come out often. To think of the awful things she could do to Yoimiya, what she's willing to do...it breaks his heart, and he swears that he will do anything to keep her out of harm's way.]
Let me handle her. I'm the one she wants. I won't let her do with you as she pleases, and that means I need to make sure you aren't put in a precarious position.