[Rei is expressionless for a while longer. Inwardly, he's... well.
Rosho, with his faith and hope in the face of great odds. Sasara, with his desperate need for other people, despite everything. Standing here, a united front, challenging him.
Maybe... Maybe he's been underestimating them.
Eventually Rei sighs, tension seeping out.]
You two are as stubborn as ever. [Breaking eye contact Rei turns and bends down to pick up the toppled bird perch, setting it upright.]
But... [He stays turned away, hands on the perch.] I can work with that.
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[Rei is expressionless for a while longer. Inwardly, he's... well.
Rosho, with his faith and hope in the face of great odds. Sasara, with his desperate need for other people, despite everything. Standing here, a united front, challenging him.
Maybe... Maybe he's been underestimating them.
Eventually Rei sighs, tension seeping out.]
You two are as stubborn as ever. [Breaking eye contact Rei turns and bends down to pick up the toppled bird perch, setting it upright.]
But... [He stays turned away, hands on the perch.] I can work with that.