That which remains

[star_of_sad]

[1]
Yes? H... hello there.

[Everyone who was out there knows what happened. Setsuko certainly does, after all she was the one who got beaten up and put in a hospital bed. She was the one who had to watch helplessly as Toby got killed.

And now, after patching up in the medbay - bandaged, but not bedridden, she tries to act like everything's fine. And failing.]

[2]
[A bit later, Setsuko looked around to make sure no one's around. She didn't do a very good job so it's easy to eavesdrop.]

Just... just this one time. Toby, Chief, I know I promised, but...


[Just this one time, Setsuko can't stop the tears from flowing.]

I'm sorry...

Asakim Dowen... you wanted me to hate you. I don't know why but.

Y... you succeeded...

Comments

2/2

[star_of_sad]

Thank you.

For... opening yourself, to me.

[Setsuko smiles very slightly. The smile is sad... but genuine.]

Re: 2/2

[tiger_ken]

...D-Don't mention it. I-I trust you, so...

J-Just don't tell Yuuya he was right about something, okay?

[star_of_sad]

Don't worry, I won't. Your secret is safe with me.

[tiger_ken]

G-Great!

...But if anything else happens though... are you need someone to talk to... just knock on my door, okay?

[star_of_sad]

[Nod.]