(Locked from Naruse)

[be_your_angel]

(Voice;Japanese)

I feel like there's nothing I can do to help him... I know he's hurting... something is really bothering him. I'm just not sure what.

He says he doesn't need anyone, but I know different. He showed me that, for just a moment before I was brought here.

[She's quiet for a moment, silent but determined.]

... I can't give up on him. I won'

Comments

[voice;japanese]

[baratiesbest]

I can't say that I know the story behind this, Miss Shiori, but I do know that a man has to fight his own battles.

[voice;japanese] ffff why don't they speak more? They work together XD

[be_your_angel]

...

I... I'm sure you're right, Sanji, but... sometimes people push others away, when what they really need is people close to them.

I'm just not fully sure which concerns Naruse.

... he tells me he doesn't need anyone, but, before I came here, he broke down for just a moment. I saw something that I don't think he meant to let me see... but something is really bothering him. I want to help him.

[voice;japanese] I have no idea XD That needs to be fixed, don't you think?

[baratiesbest]

It's a tricky situation... not everyone knows how to ask for help even when they really need it, especially when it's something they'd rather deal with themselves.

I believe the only thing you can do right now is be there for him, my lady. If you force your help onto him you will only hurt his pride, I'm afraid.

[voice;japanese] Why yush it does!

[be_your_angel]

I don't think he'd ask even if he really needed it.

I can be there for him, I'm always here if he needs me. Now that you say that, I really hadn't thought about it from that point of view... I hope I haven't done that. He seemed... almost angry when I spoke to him earlier.

I'll leave him alone for a little while... I think whatever is bothering him has upset him.

[pilot_princess]

Everyone needs someone... Maybe... just be there for when he needs you the most?

[be_your_angel]

Mm hm, I'll do that. I'm just worried he won't ever show when he needs someone the most.

[shockinglycool]

Oh, so you're friends with that guy, huh...

[be_your_angel]

I knew him from back home, yes.

Is something wrong?

[shockinglycool]

No, not at all. I'm just glad he has friends back home. And here. [...Okay, that sounds mean.]

Naruse and I are great friends, too. In some sort of way.

[be_your_angel]

Oh! Okay I see now. He's got me and Sora back home. And the people he works with too. Naruse is a little difficult to talk to sometimes, but he's not a bad person. I think people misunderstand him sometimes...

I'm glad you're his friend too.

Oh, I forgot to say this, but it's nice to have you back, Sorata! The bar wasn't the same without your cooking. [She chuckles softly, trying to cheer herself up.]

[betterassister]

Do you need to talk, Shiori? I've got some coffee I'm putting on....and I could really use the company today myself.

[be_your_angel]

I think that would be really nice, Nani.

Are you okay?

[betterassister]

Come right over! I'm just...I might be a little bit-

Well, Mona's gone.

[be_your_angel]

O-Oh! You were really close to her weren't you? I'm sorry to hear that...

I'll be right over!

[nunsensebridget]

...Naruse-san?

[be_your_angel]

Oh, do you know, Naruse?

Voice/Japanese

[nunsensebridget]

Oh! Uh-huh! Naruse-san is a good friend of mine! But um... I'm a little worried about him too.

Ah- Excuse me for being rude, my name is Bridget! What's yours?