You need to give her space, yes. She's angry enough without seeing you right now. A sad truth, but she'll calm down. She always does.
[Rei sucks in another breath and nods slowly, finally taking a sip of her coffee.]
It's his fault, not yours. You really haven't done anything really bad, it just seems like it right now. Lying was his choice, and it was a stupid one.
Can't imagine why. [It's a bitter little quip. He knows. She has every right to be angry, but on the other hand he's a little sore about the whole subject, too. Everybody just needs time to cool off. It'll be fine, he thinks.
Probably.]
...maybe it'll be okay someday, but that doesn't change that there's a lot deeper stuff going on here, too. We're not getting that much closer to figuring out what's coming for us. We should be sticking together, not coming apart. Even if we have to kind of avoid certain things, I want to make sure the four of you are okay.
Of course. [He looks up at her, turning to also get to his feet.] To all of that, I guess. We'll just have to push this stuff aside for right now and really focus. [And a tentative smile follows.] I'm not so worried about that now. Thanks, Rei.
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[Rei sucks in another breath and nods slowly, finally taking a sip of her coffee.]
It's his fault, not yours. You really haven't done anything really bad, it just seems like it right now. Lying was his choice, and it was a stupid one.
[But she won't sit here and badmouth him.]
It'll be okay, Hiro. Really.
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Probably.]
...maybe it'll be okay someday, but that doesn't change that there's a lot deeper stuff going on here, too. We're not getting that much closer to figuring out what's coming for us. We should be sticking together, not coming apart. Even if we have to kind of avoid certain things, I want to make sure the four of you are okay.
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[Quietly, she sets down her cup and rises, walking around the table to stand beside him.]
Your efforts are appreciated. Really. And don't worry. We'll be just fine. All of us. You included.
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[It has to.]
Thank you, too. For coming to me and owning up.
[She stoops and pulls him into a little hug, arms wrapping around.]
I'm glad at least you and I can see sense.
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Somehow we usually do. [Just a matter of fact.] Are you ready to head back?
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Yeah. I'll see you soon, Hiro. Take care.