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[copulae]

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1/?

[darkbreak]

Namine...

2/?

[darkbreak]

[ he feels bad, maybe this is his fault, for not really being there beside her to keep her company. The Replica thinks he understands Namine, even if just a little bit ]

3/4

[darkbreak]

I haven't been keeping my promise - not as good as I'd like to. I said I'd protect you, but... [ you're still sad and unhappy ]

Axel won't hurt you. Forget about Roxas. I know I've been busy training, but Namine, if you need me...

4/4

[darkbreak]

I'm here. Don't be afraid to call me.

I'll always come.

1/3

[copulae]

You weren't supposed to -

2/3

[copulae]

3/3

[copulae]

I'm not afraid of you. But you... You associate with Axel a lot. You say he won't hurt me, but...he has.

He doesn't seem to remember it, so I didn't want to say anything. But...he scares me. I've almost disappeared twice because of him.

[darkbreak]

What did he do to you? Axel never mentioned anything about it - he's the one that led me to you! Axel hasn't given me any reason not to trust him. But if I find out that he's lied... [ voice trails off into a growl ]

[copulae]

Axel has helped us all out at one time or another. But I never know his motives. In the castle, he was ready to kill me if he needed to. And the last time he was here...

We were talking in the lobby. Just talking, and he set my clothes on fire. It was a very close call.

I thought I should say anything this time when he got here, because that was in the past. But he's being so adamant about keeping you near him, and it makes me...worry.

[darkbreak]

I'll talk to him about it. I'm not going to let him hurt you this time. Why do you worry that I'm with him? He's training me, teaching me things I didn't know before, and letting me stay with him in his apartment. That's not bad.

[copulae]

So you trust him, even after what he did to me. I guess...you really have become your own person. That's wonderful.

It's fine. You don't need to worry about me. I have Sora, after all. He can fight all my enemies for me.

1/2

[darkbreak]

[ that hit him. hard. ]

2/2

[darkbreak]

Namine! I didn't mean it like that! That was-

That was another Axel, someone else! It's not this one- he isn't like that! And I-

I'm here for you! I made that promise to you, remember? I did, I promised to protect you, you don't need Sora, or Roxas, or anyone else! I'll fight your enemies for you!

1/2

[copulae]

Axel is Axel. You think that because he has no memory of his last stay in the City, that he wouldn't do it again if he wanted?

Besides, I'm sure he remembers Castle Oblivion quite well.

2/2

[copulae]

You say that you're here for me, but you haven't been. Instead you spend all your time with someone who would have no remorse over destroying me.

Sora and Roxas have been here for me. They've fought for me.

It's...okay. I understand. You're becoming more of a person. You're creating a new life without me. I...don't blame you.

1/2

[darkbreak]

I'm trying to get stronger to protect you, Namine. How can I do that if I'm weak? Roxas doesn't even like you! He's mean to you - why do you like him so much?