day 4, with aoi

[entreats]

[ There's nothing really special about Ange's dressing room - it just looks the way it did when she first showed up here, basically. She does pull out one of the chairs though to sit down and make herself comfortable, considering she might just end up having quite a bit to talk about. ]

Well, I guess I should first ask if you've talked to that woman.. Beatrice. That's where it all starts.

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[jinglebros]

And then what happened? Did you... are you okay now? Or did Beatrice make you play too? Did you have to watch?

[ He's clenching his hands together so hard the knuckles are white. ]

[entreats]

Yeah, I played the game along with Battler onii-chan. I saw dad and mom and everyone else die. That's.. how I know Beatrice is not kidding when she talks about that stuff.

[ Ange moves her hands until they're over Aoi's own, trying to hold them. ]

.. Sorry that you had to get involved with our family of all families. Things are pretty messed up right now.

[jinglebros]

No, you know what? I'm used to messed up. This is just icing on top of the already fucked up cake.

[ He takes a deep breath and turns his hands over to hold onto her hands. ]

You tell me what I can do to help from here. if anything. And I'll do it.

[entreats]

[ Her expression is almost a smile, but with something slightly bittersweet about it as she looks at him. ]

You're so strong, saying that so easily. How do you manage it?