[There are things in this world, or any other, that Dimitri is not very good at ignoring. Violence, threats against his person or his honor, children in peril, the infirm, the dying... What's hardest for him to ignore is someone who is distressed to the point of tears.]
[Naturally, he was already concerned when he heard audio feed coming from the pocket watch in general. That this man was disrobing and removing heavily bloodied bandages was even more concerning. Only when the man was in bed did the psychic venture to speak.]
Sir, where are you? What happened? [Because if someone's been killed, then there's much more to be concerned over.]
(He squeaks in fright at the stranger's voice,head poking out to look around frantically. His gaze finally falls and he makes the obvious connection. His hand darts out of the nest to grab the watch, he wipes his face ineffectually with the other.)
I'm sorry, sir, but I'm too tired to talk. (He smiles sadly.)
[Feli sniffles noisily as his eyes go wide with guilt. Here is a stranger, worrying about him, and he is rude to him! The thought just makes his tears come faster.]
It's alright, I'm not upset [he claims with tears running down his face.]
[He flashes Lili a wavering smile, trying his best to appear cheerful. She has too many worries for him to burden her with his and it's quite enough if he has nightmares, isn't it?]
Don't worry, Lili, I'm just a little bit upset. I... ve~ I burnt the pasta!
I'm with Lovi! [he blurted out and raised his hands to ward off the scary helpful girl who was going to get him murdered by her overprotective brother.] We... we kissed and everything!
[He does so with all the eager enthusiasm of a hyperactive puppy. Pasta never fails to cheer a proper Italian nation. It helps that he's getting hungry as well.]
[Italy is the exception to this rule. He has a huge appetite when he is happy and an even bigger appetite when he is sad. Besides, pasta is a kind of magical cure for all his ails, or so he believes anyway.]
Never! Letting pasta go to waste should be a crime!
[His giddiness fades away and he regards Dimitri seriously.] Thank you for being here today. I don't know what I'd have done without you. I'm glad we're friends!
[He coos sadly as he catches sight of Lili's tears.]
You couldn't stay! If you had stayed, you would have gotten hurt. You might have gotten killed! How do you think Vash would feel then? You did all you could. Sometimes we can't save everyone... it hurts, but that is life.
[Feliciano coos in distress and steps forward, hugging her tightly. He presses a kiss to her hair. Unfortunately, she's right and they both know it. But he's glad Lili didn't stay. Vash having vanished was horrible enough, without a hurt, possibly dying Lili being lost in the catacombs as well.]
Now, now, Lili, just cry if you need to, but promise me you'll smile again afterwards, will you?
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[Naturally, he was already concerned when he heard audio feed coming from the pocket watch in general. That this man was disrobing and removing heavily bloodied bandages was even more concerning. Only when the man was in bed did the psychic venture to speak.]
Sir, where are you? What happened? [Because if someone's been killed, then there's much more to be concerned over.]
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I'm sorry, sir, but I'm too tired to talk. (He smiles sadly.)
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It’s just worrisome to see someone so visibly upset.
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It's alright, I'm not upset [he claims with tears running down his face.]
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[ She was already in a hard situation although she would, of course, say otherwise. Seeing Italy like this really isn't helping... ]
...What happened?
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Don't worry, Lili, I'm just a little bit upset. I... ve~ I burnt the pasta!
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[ She would rather everyone stop sheltering her this way if it always ends up in them getting hurt. ]
Pasta? I... I'll make some for you, Italy!
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I'm very lucky to have friends like you, Lili! We will all have pasta together sometime soon, won't we?
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No, no, I don't need any help! [Nervous 've' sounds escaped him as he eyed Lili warily.] Really, I'm just fine!
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[ Shush, she isn't that clueless... Okay, maybe she and just learned this from herself. ]
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[He does so with all the eager enthusiasm of a hyperactive puppy. Pasta never fails to cheer a proper Italian nation. It helps that he's getting hungry as well.]
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No pasta goes to waste.
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Never! Letting pasta go to waste should be a crime!
[His giddiness fades away and he regards Dimitri seriously.] Thank you for being here today. I don't know what I'd have done without you. I'm glad we're friends!
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Someone would have come to your rescue, no doubt. I was just lucky to be one who was there to see you broadcast the video.
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You couldn't stay! If you had stayed, you would have gotten hurt. You might have gotten killed! How do you think Vash would feel then? You did all you could. Sometimes we can't save everyone... it hurts, but that is life.
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I should have! He would have done that for me, I'm sure.
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Now, now, Lili, just cry if you need to, but promise me you'll smile again afterwards, will you?
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I... Thank you, but what if he never comes back... I can't promise you that.
[ Lili quickly wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in him. ]
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