[Kari is silent for a long moment, eyes wide, almost as if unable to process what Rei just told her. She died before coming here... that could mean a number of things. Maybe her world did go in another direction, and maybe there is no happy ending for the real Senshi. Or maybe it went exactly as Kari remembered it did, growing up and watching Sailor Moon on TV every morning. Maybe, eventually, everything would be okay.]
[But something in Rei's words strikes a chord in her. Kari's never been very optimistic. Or rather, she would certainly never describe herself that way. But when it came to Hoshikyo -- when it came to being a hero and saving lives -- she couldn't allow herself any other outlook. Heroes aren't supposed to give up. They may retreat to fight another day, but to lay down and surrender was never an option.]
[The makings of tear are burning in the corners of her eyes, but arms are shaking at her side, hands balled tightly into fists.]
How can you... how can you even say that!?
[This time, it's not the spirit's influence inciting her temper. She's sad that Rei would be dealt such a fate, but she's angry that Rei would even consider to accept it.]
"I'm dead"? You're standing right in front of me, living and breathing! Are you telling me you'd give up that easily? That'd you'd just sit here and mourn yourself before you're even cold in the ground!? Have more faith in your future!
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[But something in Rei's words strikes a chord in her. Kari's never been very optimistic. Or rather, she would certainly never describe herself that way. But when it came to Hoshikyo -- when it came to being a hero and saving lives -- she couldn't allow herself any other outlook. Heroes aren't supposed to give up. They may retreat to fight another day, but to lay down and surrender was never an option.]
[The makings of tear are burning in the corners of her eyes, but arms are shaking at her side, hands balled tightly into fists.]
How can you... how can you even say that!?
[This time, it's not the spirit's influence inciting her temper. She's sad that Rei would be dealt such a fate, but she's angry that Rei would even consider to accept it.]
"I'm dead"? You're standing right in front of me, living and breathing! Are you telling me you'd give up that easily? That'd you'd just sit here and mourn yourself before you're even cold in the ground!? Have more faith in your future!