[So...his efforts weren't useless, when it comes to Komaeda.
Atem has been fighting for a long time against a world that wants the opposite thing he does: he wants to protect his friends, while Ryslig wants them afraid and in pain. So many times, he's felt like he's failed...
...but Komaeda doesn't see it that way.
That's what I want, Atem thinks, their heart beating, pounding, under his hand. Because I love--
And the elevator doors open with a bright little chime, making Atem's eyes blink open.
Right...let's go.
Taking hold of the distraction, Atem walks them out of the elevator and into the hall, needing to duck to get out and hunch as they head for the front doors.
I'll be glad when we're outside...really, I don't like getting taller at all!
He seems to intend to move on, from the thought he'd almost finished in the elevator.]
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Atem has been fighting for a long time against a world that wants the opposite thing he does: he wants to protect his friends, while Ryslig wants them afraid and in pain. So many times, he's felt like he's failed...
...but Komaeda doesn't see it that way.
That's what I want, Atem thinks, their heart beating, pounding, under his hand. Because I love--
And the elevator doors open with a bright little chime, making Atem's eyes blink open.
Right...let's go.
Taking hold of the distraction, Atem walks them out of the elevator and into the hall,
needing to duck to get out and hunch as they head for the front doors.
I'll be glad when we're outside...really, I don't like getting taller at all!
He seems to intend to move on, from the thought he'd almost finished in the elevator.]