Fixing it would mean telling anyone about this. Only Director and then Akane and Kana knew, and I didn't even mean for them to. I kept it from you and Miyako for a reason.
We only want what's best for you, Aqua. Or to try to do what's best for you. Because this isn't... ignoring it and not telling anyone isn't going to help you.
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Ruby . . . Not now. Later? I'll see you later.
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[who does she need to slap]
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I'm not — Hurt.
[going to steel himself and turn to go]
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Then—
[but she remembers what happened at the gym, and after a short moment, she'll let go. especially if he's not hurt.]
... Do what you need to do. Just come back to me after.
[and then maybe? she can try talking to him about it.]
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I . . . will . . .
[going to unevenly shuffle off, trying to reach his room but not making it, wow medication does not help to just make this short and sweet]
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She's going to worry anyway.]
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Sorry.
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are you doing better now?
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i was worried about you
[we're not going to talk about how her anxiety hella spiked and ruined her ability to do anything useful while he was handling his panic attack]
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[there's a lot of Aqua is writing..., quiet, Aqua is writing..., quiet, happening before eventually]
You can come, just don't touch.
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i'm on my way
[and true to her word there's a knock on the door not too long after]
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Sorry . . .
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... Didn't I tell you not to apologize?
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[said halfhearted, still shifting away from her with the distance]
I can't explain it. I know the vague outlines, but it just comes up.
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What are the vague outlines, then? Is there anything I can do?
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For me, it's when I forget.
[shifting his position to try to loosen up]
Not touching and not pushing help. I could try exposure therapy, but I'd probably run us both raw.
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[Hmm. She takes a moment to think things over.]
Is that why you didn't want me hugging you earlier until you said I could?
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Kind of.
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[Because she didn't realize what was happening??? She sighs.]
I wish I knew how to fix it for you.
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