[ At first, he might just hear the sound of coughing. As Allen tries to clear the air from his lungs -- tch, too close to the released corruption, it takes him a moment to struggle for his own thoughts -- and get his bearings. But it dissipates quickly, and reveals the giant blade whose blunted tip is only inches from Kokichi's own face. With the carved remains of the beast to either side -- and no more soul tethered above anymore.
No more soul -- just a little girl. Physical, and curled in on herself lying there on the ground, shaking and hiccupping with faint sobs while surrounded by the remains of the creature she'd become. Not a scratch on her... even as there would also seem to be such a giant sword that should be cutting through her as well. ]
I said you shouldn't... look... [ It's a bit unsteady as he looks a little feverish, but he breathes out shakily to steady himself. There's no actual chide to his tone either; he just sounds tired and... saddened, somehow. Pulling back on his sword and returning it to his arm in another soft burst of light, he kneels by the small body and reaches out to check her shaking form.
Not the slightest mark, even as he pulled the blade back. And closes his eyes in relief with a faint sigh. ]
It can be a little... [ inhale, exhale ] hard to bear.
8)
No more soul -- just a little girl. Physical, and curled in on herself lying there on the ground, shaking and hiccupping with faint sobs while surrounded by the remains of the creature she'd become. Not a scratch on her... even as there would also seem to be such a giant sword that should be cutting through her as well. ]
I said you shouldn't... look... [ It's a bit unsteady as he looks a little feverish, but he breathes out shakily to steady himself. There's no actual chide to his tone either; he just sounds tired and... saddened, somehow. Pulling back on his sword and returning it to his arm in another soft burst of light, he kneels by the small body and reaches out to check her shaking form.
Not the slightest mark, even as he pulled the blade back. And closes his eyes in relief with a faint sigh. ]
It can be a little... [ inhale, exhale ] hard to bear.