log; jae's idea, brah

[illegitimately]

[LIFE KIND OF SUCKS AT THE MOMENT but Toale is persevering...!

But no, really, things are kind of suffocating so right now, as he tugs on the collar of his uniform, Toale is just walking around to clear his head, yep. Still tense, though, because you would be too if you knew people wanted you dead—]

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LOOK AT YOUR OWN LAUGH.

[alary]

[For a second, she looks curious, but the expression fades back into a smile quickly.]

Is it? With so many people around, you must be busy with whatever the case may be. I oughtn't keep you like this, then.

... OH.

[illegitimately]

[...]

Well, you're right about that. Unfortunately, you can't really just walk out of here...

[Just in case you really are a spy—]

[alary]

[Paranoid, much?]

Eh? Why is that?

[illegitimately]

[You would be too if you had the most powerful country in the south and possibly your own father out to kill you personally.

And now, his expession is stern.]

Do you really not know where you are right now?

[alary]

[But she doesn't. c: So she doesn't look very much bothered, even if his expression is a little hard.]

Somewhere in Nelpha . . . That is as much as I know.

[illegitimately]

[...]

And do you have any idea whom you're speaking to right now?

[alary]

A kind man who taught me all that I've learned regarding this country. But there is more, yes?

[illegitimately]

Ah? Well, I wouldn't call myself 'kind' right now...

[Normally, he's all for manners and good etiquette and everything, but he knows that he doesn't have that luxury in a war.

... Ugh. If she's really innocent, then he doesn't want to treat her badly, but he can't afford the risk of her not being innocent.

He sighs, pressing a hand against his face. This is giving him a headache.]

[alary]

You say that as though kindness is a temporary condition.

[But she's not stupid. She can easily sense that this man is conflicted, and it's causing him pain.]

Shall I give you some time to think?

[illegitimately]

[He just gives her a wry smile. Perhaps not, but kindness is something that can fade, and Toale would be afraid of that happening to him, were he not so convinced that he's going to die soon anyway.]

No, you—I'm sorry, but I need you to stay here.

[alary]

[Why do all the nice, brown-haired men become destined to die?]

Oh, I won't leave camp. It simply looks like you could use the time alone.

[illegitimately]

[Hey, Toale miraculously manages to live, at least.]

... You'll have to pardon me if I can't quite trust your word alone.

[alary]

Please, it's all right. I promise that I will not get myself lost.

[Oops.]

[illegitimately]

... No, that's not...

[Welp.]

I'm afraid that, going by how you ended up lost here, I can't quite trust that either.

[alary]

[YOU'RE A GENTLEMAN, HAVE SOME FAITH IN HER.]

Do you think so . . . ? Then, shall I take a seat beside you as you cogitate?

[illegitimately]

[HE'S A GENTLEMAN BUT HE'S PRACTICAL OKAY.]

Aha... if you want, I suppose.

[alary]

[No.]

The offer is for your benefit, kind sir. I shan't seat myself if it makes you uncomfortable.

[illegitimately]

[Yes, it would make him uncomfortable because it would be pretty easy for you to kill him like that...]

Well, this doesn't have to be entirely about me...

[alary]

[She would have stabbed you by now if you were a bad guy.]

Ah, but it is. You are not feeling well, so I must let you be at home. A stressed mind has needs before it is cleared, you know.

[illegitimately]

[To quote Ryner:

"...... woah, Toale-chan I say, you're pretty cautious."]

... I appreciate the thought, but I'm afraid there's not much that can be done about that.

[HE IS NEVER GOING TO BE NOT STRESSED OUT.]