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[bisouled]

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[arcsplainist]

Nay, Fiora—you mustn't fault yourself.

[ But he can relate all too well. ]

It is too easy to look back and believe we could have prevented this, but you could not have known. None of us did.

[bisouled]

... You're right. I know you are.

[ but she still feels bad about it! That's just how she is. ]

Now we've got another death on our hands, and probably a third tomorrow, too. I don't like feeling this helpless.

[arcsplainist]

Nor do I... Yet there are times where we must accept that we cannot accomplish all. Their fates are decided; for now, all we can do is hope we can change our future for the better.

[bisouled]

... Yeah. That's right. And we can change the future.

[ things said ad nauseam in canon. Still, it's a reminder. She may not have the Monado, but she can still try and avoid a future she doesn't want. ]

You've got a pretty cool head for all of this. I'm a little surprised.

[arcsplainist]

—Hm?

[ He tilts his head up towards her, appearing mildly surprised himself. ]

Is it that surprising? ... Well, I can't say I know what impressions I give off.

[bisouled]

Oh, it's nothing like that. Just... you're only a little younger than me, but you seem so mature.

[ okay, maybe it's a little bit the impression he gives off. he's got a baby face. ]