[Italy has spent several days hiding in his house after the weeping angels left. His confrontation with Angel!Romana in the church was devastating. Was he really so worthless? That much of a burden? If he had been brave and strong like Grandpa Rome he could have protected her. The nightmares he's been having haven't helped matters either. When he
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Are you all right? [Approaches quickly, closing in just a bit more than he has on previous face-to-face encounters with him] I haven't heard from Austria yet-- Did you escape, then? I'm sorry I was so useless...
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[Why was he apologizing? He'd at least done more than cry and run away. Look at you, crying like a baby! Romana's voice rings in his ears even now. useless, useless, useless... He can feel fresh tears in the corners of his eyes.]
Si... I got away.
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so what's wrong] . . .
The statues are gone now, you don't have to be afraid. That man, the Doctor, is to be trusted.
Don't worry. I'll...I'll do whatever I can to protect you next time. [He's the one who brought out that damn mirror and summoned another of them...]
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No! You can't! Everyone who tries to protect me just gets hurt! And it's my fault. Because I'm weak, useless....
Sorella was right...
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Remembering what Italian he has.] ...Romana?
She couldn't think you're useless. And you're... You're strong. [gulp] People get hurt in this town even if they didn't protect you; that's not your fault, Italy. I swear it.
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She told me so.... In the church... She said it was my fault. Because I'm weak.
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