[there's a beat before he raises his arms to hold her back, closing his eye in lieu of Robin's hand, blocking out the sight.]
...I'll take a few then.
[one minute, and then another. and then another. as Lavi tries to steady his breathing and his thoughts, hoping to god that this time they can go unheard,]
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...Sorry, I...
[The lie is on the tip of his tongue, and he swallows it back. No. Not in front of Robin.]
...I just need a minute.
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{ her smile is small at his thought although it's still sad. thank you.
she removes her hand to step closer to him and give him a hug. ]
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...I'll take a few then.
[one minute, and then another. and then another. as Lavi tries to steady his breathing and his thoughts, hoping to god that this time they can go unheard,]
I'm sorry about Ron.
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[ she will hold him for as long as he wants to or can stand to be held. it weighs to see this much loss each week. ]
I am sorry you had to witness more.
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I have to be neutral. I have to be neutral. I have to be neutral.
But I... don't want to be.]
...I'm tired. But... I won't turn away.
[I'm still here.]
No matter what.
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[ but she's not as tired as she has been, as she had been, so she's ready to rally again. for better or worse. ]
I'm still here, too.
[ i will never care if you're not neutral. ]
I know you'll do what you should, but today, shoulds don't matter.
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...You always know what to say.
[Makes me wish I could do the same.]
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[ whether you're choosing to be someone or yourself. ]
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That counts too, y'know.
[robin..... her rizz.....]
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[ rizz or no rizz. ]
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You got me there...