[nehan blinks again, seeing venti's eyes water, but unable to give him proper comfort because the revelation has still broken him. he knows he should tell the man right now... but he cant, he's a coward. instead, he fights with his left arm as he tugs his coat off and wraps it around venti's shoulders instead. this leaves his back and sides unprotected in the air, but the warmth in his chest is enough to keep him from shivering.
then he turns to fetch his crutch, walking slowly, gingerly. it's new, he just got it made, and he doesn't want to have to return for yet another one.]
I would say that's kind, yes. [when he turns back to venti, his face is carefully blank once more.] That you want them to be free... yes. And that makes you free as well.
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then he turns to fetch his crutch, walking slowly, gingerly. it's new, he just got it made, and he doesn't want to have to return for yet another one.]
I would say that's kind, yes. [when he turns back to venti, his face is carefully blank once more.] That you want them to be free... yes. And that makes you free as well.
We should... go back to my house.