[Even she can feel the pride; even Ninety-Nine can understand that it was only his escape that mattered to Reiju at that moment. Being with him was less important than knowing he was free with people who understood him.]
And you stayed? Doesn't he want the same for you?
[Maybe it's more complicated than that. She crosses her arms over her chest. Maybe she doesn't have to understand. It's the first time she's really seen Reiju smile like this - in a way that's more than confidence and strength.]
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And you stayed? Doesn't he want the same for you?
[Maybe it's more complicated than that. She crosses her arms over her chest. Maybe she doesn't have to understand. It's the first time she's really seen Reiju smile like this - in a way that's more than confidence and strength.]