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[entreats]

You're going to have a lot lying on your shoulders if you're going to do that for everyone.

[ There's a lot of people in Haven, after all, and even if Ange knows that most people generally aren't as completely dismissive of their life the way she is, they're still in constant danger.. she's been here for two years, of course she knows. That's the way Haven is, it constantly puts people in danger of losing their life over and over and over.

It's a good thing that she's been trying to kill her capacity to care off at least a little bit.. even if it still fails her all the time and she falls right back into caring for people, but still. She likes to pretend she got over that. ]

There's a lot of people you could be saving who need it more. Don't put me up there when it comes down to it.

[littlestguano]

Not everyone. This isn't about them. I'm telling you, Ushiromiya that when you need help, I will come. [In a place like Haven, it's a heavy promise to make, but he doesn't care. He'll keep it. As far as he's concerned, nothing will stop him. There were other Titans, other Robins, other meta-humans in Haven to help others in need, but none of them have reached out to Ange. She was his responsibility now and he refused to allow her to let herself simply die.]

I will save whoever I choose to save.

[entreats]

[ God, why did he have to mention that specifically? It would have been so much more easy if he hadn't - then she could just tell hersel he's one of those idealistic types who wants to save everyone even when it's clearly an impossible dream. But instead here this guy is, telling her that he'll save her specifically if she needs it --

(just like Jean did, before it ended up with his death.)

It's one of the few things that could actually agitate Ange. Not because she's mad specifically, but because she doesn't know how to deal with the fact that people care, no matter the specific way. ]

I'm-- [ Her hands curl up into uncertain fists. ] I'm telling you to not waste your time, right..?! Why can't you just listen to that?

[littlestguano]

Because it's my decision to make. [ because he can't let her die. Not after this. It’s not something he even understands himself.]

I don't break my promises. [He cringes internally and tacks on a silent 'never again.' Failing to save Scarlet and breaking his promise to her in the process is a mistake he will never ever repeat. ]

[entreats]

Then you sure make shitty decisions.

[ Her knuckles turn white from how tightly she squeezes her fists, but nothing more than that happens. Nothing more, nothing less. She just stands there, frozen in her frustration and her inability to do anything about all of this.

In the end she releases a tense breath. ]

.. Just don't think I'm going to get attached to you in return or whatever. [ Never again. ]

[littlestguano]

[He lifts his chin, and even if he doesn't remove the mask, it's clear he's looking her straight in the eyes.]

I have been told far worse over far less. [He shakes his head, replacing the hood and turning away.]

I wouldn't want a weird girl like you getting attached anyway, Ushiromiya. No matter what, I mean what I've said. [Turning to look at her over his shoulder.]

You better call me if you need help!

[entreats]

[ She's not even sure how she feels. Angry, maybe, even though she's not sure why. Helpless?

.. Scared?

It's already too hard to sort out for herself (especially when she isn't quite used to emotions this heavy), let alone tell anyone else about. Let alone this guy of all people. So after a moment she just lets the first thing on her mind slip out of her mouth-- ]

You better find me if I'm in a situation where I need help if you're really so desperate..! [ As if say "or else I won't ask." The most mature argument in response, clearly, despite their age difference. ]

[littlestguano]

[He turns fully again to face her, chin raised and eyes burning into hers though she can't tell from behind the mask.]

I will. [It's a foolish promise to make. One he has no way of keeping. That makes no difference though because he fully intends to find a way.

On that note he turns again, this time not waiting before grappling onto a nearby building and swinging away.]

[entreats]

[ Ange doesn't reply. He's already left, after all.

But even so, she's lingering on the spot for a moment, staring at he swings away - the guy who promised to protect her if anything was up. Who refused to let her die.

Her expression turns a little bit more soft and wry, allowing it to do that now there's no company, and she mumbles to herself. ]

.. this again, huh.

[ Once he's fully disappeared from sight, she turns on her heels, wandering on - but with a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. ]