[ what aerith says isn't entirely new to him. these are things he has already told himself countless times in many different ways, but it's the first time that hearing this from someone else has a profound effect on him. there is nothing to hide the expression on his face: a troubled look, brows furrowed and lilac eyes filled with nothing but guilt and regret. he can only manage to level his gaze with aerith's for a few moments longer before he has to look away again.
it really does feel like she's just capable of exposing all his secrets, but what's more surprising is the fact that he doesn't mind. he doesn't feel any better for confessing his sins to someone else, and yet he can't deny the weight on his shoulders feel a tiny bit lighter. it's not enough to completely free him from what weighs him down, but... it'll have to do for now. ]
I'm afraid I can't promise anything concrete right now, but—
[ after all, nehan is still here. nehan exists in this world and he has claimed that he wants six to suffer. six is willing to give him that and more.
still, his voice doesn't waver when he continues to speak. ]
... I'll try.
[ he'll try to live for the sake of those who care for him. he'll try to take it day by day. it's the most he can offer for now, so he can only hope aerith is alright with it. ]
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it really does feel like she's just capable of exposing all his secrets, but what's more surprising is the fact that he doesn't mind. he doesn't feel any better for confessing his sins to someone else, and yet he can't deny the weight on his shoulders feel a tiny bit lighter. it's not enough to completely free him from what weighs him down, but... it'll have to do for now. ]
I'm afraid I can't promise anything concrete right now, but—
[ after all, nehan is still here. nehan exists in this world and he has claimed that he wants six to suffer. six is willing to give him that and more.
still, his voice doesn't waver when he continues to speak. ]
... I'll try.
[ he'll try to live for the sake of those who care for him. he'll try to take it day by day. it's the most he can offer for now, so he can only hope aerith is alright with it. ]