[Tesla's loyalty is 100% to Ami, so honestly, Rei could have insulted him away and it would be Ami who was defending his decision.]
I suppose I can understand his reasoning. I don't agree with it, but I can certainly follow his line of thought. [Which was perhaps the most upsetting part, was that she could easily see where his reasoning came from. She talked to him often enough, and it was a topic brought up every so often that she knew how much there was just there to that particular issue. She sighed.]
I mean, it's not like I didn't think it through, but what am I supposed to say in return? Tadashi, I'm essentially immortal because of the Mercury crystal and anyone I like who isn't I get to watch them die of old age of by being in danger because I'm a senshi regardless? It's not like I don't know what this place is. [When has she never thought everything through?]
[Rei snorts a bit and shakes her head. She'd thought a lot about this.]
I don't follow his train of thought there, I think he's being pigheaded. [There's a bit of an edge to her voice.]
Haven't you considered...and hasn't heconsidered the implications of us being here. And him being here? And what could be...what could happen after we solve the mystery and break free?
Rei... while I'm almost always open for conjecture and possibilities, you are, at the moment, vaguely referencing at least ten different probabilities. At the moment, I would appreciate some narrowing down. [Her mind always comes up with multiple probabilities and possiblities, sometimes it was nice just to have a straightforward answer, it's why she liked math.]
[With her eyes closed she let out a small snort of amusement. Leave it to Rei to counter her in the best way possible. She opened up her eyes and she tilted her head.]
Whatever is to happen, and there a good deal of what ifs, you're right, there is no telling what will happen. Even we don't know the future, though we've a very strong idea of it. But we didn't predict this.
But in the end, whether or not he is worried about me, he also doesn't... I mean, he doesn't return that sort of affection. So whatever the future does bring, Rei, I'm not going to pursue a continuous, never to be reciprocated affection. I'll still like him as a friend, I don't think I could stop that but... [She gave an idle gesture.] I'm not... I don't think I'm over him, certainly, he still makes me giddy and red in the face. Assuming he even wants to see me after last night, I can only imagine how awkward I just made things...
In the end, he doesn't like me like that, and I can't nor won't force him to. [They had all seen what unrequited love and forcing others to love you had done. Beryl, Nehellennia, Black Lady, Demande, the list went on, honestly.]
He may. [Rei's lip twists up into a warm, relaxed smile. She wants to be reassuring at the least, and her fingers play through Ami's hair as they had so often lately.] He's just not ready, since he thinks too much about his brother and his own death. He likely hasn't even considered the possibility that he might have a future elsewhere.
[The implication should be incredibly obvious to anyone with half Ami's brainpower.]
Give it time though, dear. Things will shape up in the way they're meant to. Fate guides all our hands, you know. Especially ours. And truthfully, the worst that will happen is you'll have a friend and an unrequited crush. [She wouldn't call it love now.]
It'll be fine. Just...take a little time, relax. Drink your smoothie. Maybe have a little wine with Minako and I tonight. We'll unwind together.
[She leaned into the touch, content to have such affection from her and Minako. It made this easier, in a way, knowing she always had them for support. She shook her head.] If he does, I suspect it won't be for a very long time.
[She smiled at Rei's implication but slid her hand through the water.] Hmm, well, it was certainly a learning experience. I hope he'll want to remain friends. Though under the circumstance, I wouldn't blame him if what happened made him too uncomfortable. [Ami wouldn't call it love either. Her love was held fast and tight, easily given to the senshi, and her parents, and so far, never anyone else.]
Wine sounds lovely, actually, and maybe postpone that dinner party a little longer.
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I suppose I can understand his reasoning. I don't agree with it, but I can certainly follow his line of thought. [Which was perhaps the most upsetting part, was that she could easily see where his reasoning came from. She talked to him often enough, and it was a topic brought up every so often that she knew how much there was just there to that particular issue. She sighed.]
I mean, it's not like I didn't think it through, but what am I supposed to say in return? Tadashi, I'm essentially immortal because of the Mercury crystal and anyone I like who isn't I get to watch them die of old age of by being in danger because I'm a senshi regardless? It's not like I don't know what this place is. [When has she never thought everything through?]
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I don't follow his train of thought there, I think he's being pigheaded. [There's a bit of an edge to her voice.]
Haven't you considered...and hasn't heconsidered the implications of us being here. And him being here? And what could be...what could happen after we solve the mystery and break free?
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[She sighs and offers up a good natured smile.]
Why return to the grave, when it's done? What purpose does that serve for an intelligent and productive member of society?
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Whatever is to happen, and there a good deal of what ifs, you're right, there is no telling what will happen. Even we don't know the future, though we've a very strong idea of it. But we didn't predict this.
But in the end, whether or not he is worried about me, he also doesn't... I mean, he doesn't return that sort of affection. So whatever the future does bring, Rei, I'm not going to pursue a continuous, never to be reciprocated affection. I'll still like him as a friend, I don't think I could stop that but... [She gave an idle gesture.] I'm not... I don't think I'm over him, certainly, he still makes me giddy and red in the face. Assuming he even wants to see me after last night, I can only imagine how awkward I just made things...
In the end, he doesn't like me like that, and I can't nor won't force him to. [They had all seen what unrequited love and forcing others to love you had done. Beryl, Nehellennia, Black Lady, Demande, the list went on, honestly.]
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[The implication should be incredibly obvious to anyone with half Ami's brainpower.]
Give it time though, dear. Things will shape up in the way they're meant to. Fate guides all our hands, you know. Especially ours. And truthfully, the worst that will happen is you'll have a friend and an unrequited crush. [She wouldn't call it love now.]
It'll be fine. Just...take a little time, relax. Drink your smoothie. Maybe have a little wine with Minako and I tonight. We'll unwind together.
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[She smiled at Rei's implication but slid her hand through the water.] Hmm, well, it was certainly a learning experience. I hope he'll want to remain friends. Though under the circumstance, I wouldn't blame him if what happened made him too uncomfortable. [Ami wouldn't call it love either. Her love was held fast and tight, easily given to the senshi, and her parents, and so far, never anyone else.]
Wine sounds lovely, actually, and maybe postpone that dinner party a little longer.