[ Can he, now knowing that he's just as susceptible to being ripped from this reality as anyone else?
But there's nothing in the true reality left that requires his attention. He spent all of his time here with the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, one foot poised at the precipice of an inevitable future, the other stuck midair.
Now... what awaits him? Nothing at all, besides the rest of his life. Maruki won't return to that until he's good and ready. ]
I can.
[ Belief doesn't always follow logic and reason. It's something that lives deep in the soul, and Maruki knows his own better than ever. ]
[ Maruki understands. Innately, without Odasaku having to say it, he understands.
After all, it's what he'd been trying to do even before he disappeared. To spend more time with the people he loves, because all this time is precious.
Odasaku straightens up, and Maruki swings an arm around his shoulders, steers them both down off the steps of the home, toward the beach. ]
Of course. I'd come see you every day, if you let me. You'll get sick of me first, I guarantee it.
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Can you make that promise?
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But there's nothing in the true reality left that requires his attention. He spent all of his time here with the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, one foot poised at the precipice of an inevitable future, the other stuck midair.
Now... what awaits him? Nothing at all, besides the rest of his life. Maruki won't return to that until he's good and ready. ]
I can.
[ Belief doesn't always follow logic and reason. It's something that lives deep in the soul, and Maruki knows his own better than ever. ]
Please believe in me.
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I do.
[He does, but...]
Let's hang out more anyway. Alright?
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After all, it's what he'd been trying to do even before he disappeared. To spend more time with the people he loves, because all this time is precious.
Odasaku straightens up, and Maruki swings an arm around his shoulders, steers them both down off the steps of the home, toward the beach. ]
Of course. I'd come see you every day, if you let me. You'll get sick of me first, I guarantee it.
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No. I won't.