I'm kind of still. Arguing. Or... talking? Two of them left - the ones I was most concerned about. But Irene said I was admirable. [She laughs a little, but doesn't... sound happy. Not at all.]
It's funny, I... knew this would happen eventually. That's why I didn't--
[...and now her voice is trembling.]
--that's why I didn't tell anyone. I just. I didn't know how to have both you and them in my world at the same time. And I don't know... I don't know...
[And her voice trails off, to be handily replaced by crying.]
[ Now this is something most men can't say they're adept at handling, but Isley? He has experience in dealing with a heartbroken Priscilla.
Her shaky breaths, trembling voice... none of it deters him. Truth be told, he's never felt more certain of how to handle a situation involving her than he feels right this moment. ]
You needn't apologize, not to me. In truth... you will probably feel better if you let it all out instead of holding it in.
Cry, scream, yell... whatever is necessary.
And when you're done, I'll still be here. I'll always be here for you.
I just don't know what to do anymore. I'm trying to do the right thing... but the right thing isn't always clear. And what's right for one person isn't always right for everyone, or even most people, so all you can do is choose, and...
[She sniffles, wipes her eyes.]
I don't even even know if they'll even talk to me anymore. Not that I talked much to Deneve to begin with but Helen is...
But I knew if anyone left, it would be them.
I don't really want to scream. But I keep crying all the time. And I don't--
[She stops talking, and takes a long... shaky... breath. And then another. And her voice steadies a little, and gets quieter, too.]
Do you know... I don't remember the last time I was really happy. Maybe some time before July. Before my birthday, when Riful came. But even then, I've just felt so strange ever since I found out more about the Organization.
I don't even remember what makes me happy anymore.
[She wipes her face with one hand, the other trembling a little, pressed against the desk where she's rested
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[ Stop apologizing. It makes manipulating you rather difficult... because then he really starts to feel sorry for you. ]
Do you think you need to be forgiven for anything you've done? After trying so hard to please everyone... especially when it has been at your own expense?
[ His sigh is a long and exaggerated one. ]
They'll come around. Give them time. It's not a wound you've made, Priscilla, merely salt which you have poured into it.
Maybe. Or maybe they won't. There are things that have happened in my life that I wouldn't ever forgive either.
...anyway. Maybe I do need to be forgiven. I shouldn't have hidden so much for so long, but I just. Every time I tried to talk about it at all, I--
I miss Arthur. He was the person closest to me, other than-- ...he was my closest friend, but I think I'm running out of them, now. Friends, I mean. Even Senji is upset at me now, because of that... thing I asked you to do.
Yes, right now. I think that it would be good for you to get some fresh air... to go for a walk. They say it clears the mind, and it might help you put things into perspective.
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I'm kind of still. Arguing. Or... talking? Two of them left - the ones I was most concerned about. But Irene said I was admirable. [She laughs a little, but doesn't... sound happy. Not at all.]
It's funny, I... knew this would happen eventually. That's why I didn't--
[...and now her voice is trembling.]
--that's why I didn't tell anyone. I just. I didn't know how to have both you and them in my world at the same time. And I don't know... I don't know...
[And her voice trails off, to be handily replaced by crying.]
I'm sorry. For the crying.
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[ Now this is something most men can't say they're adept at handling, but Isley? He has experience in dealing with a heartbroken Priscilla.
Her shaky breaths, trembling voice... none of it deters him. Truth be told, he's never felt more certain of how to handle a situation involving her than he feels right this moment. ]
You needn't apologize, not to me. In truth... you will probably feel better if you let it all out instead of holding it in.
Cry, scream, yell... whatever is necessary.
And when you're done, I'll still be here. I'll always be here for you.
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[She sniffles, wipes her eyes.]
I don't even even know if they'll even talk to me anymore. Not that I talked much to Deneve to begin with but Helen is...
But I knew if anyone left, it would be them.
I don't really want to scream. But I keep crying all the time. And I don't--
[She stops talking, and takes a long... shaky... breath. And then another. And her voice steadies a little, and gets quieter, too.]
Do you know... I don't remember the last time I was really happy. Maybe some time before July. Before my birthday, when Riful came. But even then, I've just felt so strange ever since I found out more about the Organization.
I don't even remember what makes me happy anymore.
[She wipes her face with one hand, the other trembling a little, pressed against the desk where she's rested ( ... )
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Do you think you need to be forgiven for anything you've done? After trying so hard to please everyone... especially when it has been at your own expense?
[ His sigh is a long and exaggerated one. ]
They'll come around. Give them time. It's not a wound you've made, Priscilla, merely salt which you have poured into it.
It will wash clean eventually.
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...anyway. Maybe I do need to be forgiven. I shouldn't have hidden so much for so long, but I just. Every time I tried to talk about it at all, I--
I miss Arthur. He was the person closest to me, other than-- ...he was my closest friend, but I think I'm running out of them, now. Friends, I mean. Even Senji is upset at me now, because of that... thing I asked you to do.
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[Wait, if she just says that, he's going to accuse her of not paying attention.]
Oh! I heard you. But... right now?
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Yes, right now. I think that it would be good for you to get some fresh air... to go for a walk. They say it clears the mind, and it might help you put things into perspective.
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I don't mean that in a secretive way. Just that... everyone's so upset, and... you probably don't care about that very much.
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So, what do you propose instead?
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If you don't mind.
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If that's... what you think is best.
[ !!! ]
The door will be unlocked. You have permission to enter without knocking.
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[A small, shaky breath.]
I was thinking... I'd like to hear you talk for a while. Besides, winter is coming! Maybe you can... tell me about Alfons.
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As I've told you before, I am an open book. Whatever you wish to know, you need only ask.
[ A strange night awaits them... and yet, there isn't a moment of it that Isley isn't looking forward to. ]
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