[He doesn't want to look at her. Even if he's not crying yet, he's closer than he'd ever want a girl seeing him. Let alone Haru of all people.
But he's still worried about the downed knight, so he looks there first, taking a deep breath to try to steady himself. There are still angry, bitter tears in his eyes as he looks to Haru after a few beats, though he still can't quite meet her eyes, focusing somewhere around her lips instead. It's-- easier.]
I just... want to be able to stand beside you guys. If I can't do something as simple as this--
[He waves the gun again. No proper gun safety here, at all. Shameful.]
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But he's still worried about the downed knight, so he looks there first, taking a deep breath to try to steady himself. There are still angry, bitter tears in his eyes as he looks to Haru after a few beats, though he still can't quite meet her eyes, focusing somewhere around her lips instead. It's-- easier.]
I just... want to be able to stand beside you guys. If I can't do something as simple as this--
[He waves the gun again. No proper gun safety here, at all. Shameful.]
How can I...?