(Kamille enters just as the music box starts to wind down, the retype drawn in by its haunting tones.) Momo? What are you doing up at this hour? Is something wrong? (Though the same could be asked of Bidan, his concern for the gentle pilot takes priority.)
(This gives Kamille pause. He had never actually experienced something like that. However, judging by conversations had between him and the Detective regarding Fate...) No. Never. My nights are either dull or horrifying these days. (sits next to Momo.) ... That wasn't the answer you were hoping for, was it?
...It is no secret that I constantly have nightmares. But today...I had a good dream. You'd think that'd be a good thing, right? I was finally able to have a good dream without having to need Dita to use her empathy on me as I slept...It has been years. But...it hurt. It hurt more than any nightmare I ever had. It was so real and I was so happy...and then I woke up and realized that it was all a dream. I saw something I longed for with all my heart happen. But I know that in reality it will never happen.
... I feel like I should be able to say something profound about human nature right now, or maybe ask about what your dream was about, but the words don't seem willing to come to me. (he sighs) I'm sorry if I'm not exactly being helpful right now. These last few weeks have been... confusing.
[Chuckles in response.] Here I am trying to help you and you go and turn it on me. We're quite a pair. [smiles wryly.] I'm sure Sora told you this, but... we're through as a couple. It was a good run, and we made a few beautiful memories out of it, but it's over. Now, I'm searching for something worthwhile to work towards.
I see...It sounds like you are doing better than I was...and am. But in some respect, you are luckier. You actually were given a chance. At least you were able to make memories like that.
(Momo looks down for a bit and closes her eyes as she realizes what she just said.)
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound bitter. I'm still emotionally confused from everything. It is still off putting to me to actually be in control.
... I wish you didn't have to suffer the way you did, to be honest.
(closes his own eyes) I told you that my nights were either dull or nightmarish, right? What... SHE told me (not going to acknowledge that woman by name), the things you went through, my nightmares take form of how it might have happened. By the time I wake up, I'm crying.
Still, regardless of what's happened in the past... I'm glad to have met you, Momo. [opens eyes, looks at Kurokawa] I can tell you're a very gentle person, and it makes me happy to know that people like you are still out there in this world.
...You're giving me too much credit Kamille. I'm far from a good person. If I was...she never would have appeared and I wouldn't have...
(Momo bites her lip a little at a memory. It seems she has very little confidence in herself. But who can blame her after the years she's had to deal with Seiren.)
Oi. Look at me. [tries to get her to look her in the eye.] I don't know what line of bullshit Seiren may have fed you, or what horrible acts she's commited in the name of taking over your body, but I know for a fact that you ARE a good person. The circumstances surrounding your past are tragic, but to say that because of them you are no longer a good person would be undeniably false. You care. You care a great deal, and you were made a victim because of your capacity to love. That you still care is a sign that you are still a good person. Understand?
(Momo continues to look away though now Kamille can see her hands are balled into fists.)
No. I am a horrible person. I gave into negative feelings long ago and did something awful. Something that I can't even begin to explain. That was the trigger for her to appear. She is the result of something I did.
Besides, even if I am a good person, it doesn't matter. I'm still dangerous. You've seen it. How everyone is tip toeing around me. How they look at me with suspicious eyes. They fear me. Because they know what is inside of me.
[Momo was clearly hurting, and Kamille was at a complete loss as to how to handle it, but then he gets an idea.] You're right. We are scared. Scared of her, of Seiren, of what she's capable of. Personally, she sickens me. But, I'm not going to let that stop me. [puts a hand on her shoulder in a comforting manner.] Remember how I first found out about you? I was able to sense you within Seiren, just like right now I can feel Seiren inside you. I can tell which one of you is in control, and it's because of that ability to distinguish you from Seiren that I can do this. [Hug]
(There is silence for a bit. Kamille doesn't feel Momo move at all for a second.)
But everyone else will still be afraid of me. Not everyone has an ability like you Kamille...Soon I will be looked down on for something out of my control. But that isn't something new to me really.
[Now it's Kamille's turn to be silent. How does he respond?]
... I guess I'm still no good at this 'make people feel better' thing. [He's still hugging you, but it feels more like he's doing it for his own benefit.] ... I'm sorry.
It's alright. I know that I'm not the easiest person to cheer up. Especially if my worries are valid...You should probably get going. I'm going to be here for a while yet and you probably need your rest.
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Kamille, I want to ask you a question...Have you ever had a dream so good that it can't be real? A dream so good that it hurts to wake up?
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(Momo finally turns slightly to look at Kamille in concern.)
How are you holding up after...you know?
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(Momo looks down for a bit and closes her eyes as she realizes what she just said.)
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound bitter. I'm still emotionally confused from everything. It is still off putting to me to actually be in control.
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(closes his own eyes) I told you that my nights were either dull or nightmarish, right? What... SHE told me (not going to acknowledge that woman by name), the things you went through, my nightmares take form of how it might have happened. By the time I wake up, I'm crying.
Still, regardless of what's happened in the past... I'm glad to have met you, Momo. [opens eyes, looks at Kurokawa] I can tell you're a very gentle person, and it makes me happy to know that people like you are still out there in this world.
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...You're giving me too much credit Kamille. I'm far from a good person. If I was...she never would have appeared and I wouldn't have...
(Momo bites her lip a little at a memory. It seems she has very little confidence in herself. But who can blame her after the years she's had to deal with Seiren.)
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No. I am a horrible person. I gave into negative feelings long ago and did something awful. Something that I can't even begin to explain. That was the trigger for her to appear. She is the result of something I did.
Besides, even if I am a good person, it doesn't matter. I'm still dangerous. You've seen it. How everyone is tip toeing around me. How they look at me with suspicious eyes. They fear me. Because they know what is inside of me.
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But everyone else will still be afraid of me. Not everyone has an ability like you Kamille...Soon I will be looked down on for something out of my control. But that isn't something new to me really.
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... I guess I'm still no good at this 'make people feel better' thing. [He's still hugging you, but it feels more like he's doing it for his own benefit.] ... I'm sorry.
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