[ Mark's eyes crinkle. His smile grows broader, more strained. But there's still an ever-present fondness for her, a growing pride, sheer faith in her capabilities. Yeah, she's down an arm, and her leg still has to finish healing, but it's not like that's stopped her yet, right? She's so strong — he's seen it in action.
It's why he chose to ask her out here. Because she's proven to him that she can do what has to be done. Might not like it, but she can do it, and that's what matters.
He looks up at the barn as the path runs out, deposits them at its entrance. Reaches out for one of its door handles. Grips it. Doesn't open it yet, instead turning to look back at Suzuha. He can still call it off... he doesn't need to...
The sun is warm above, pleasant. There's only a slight breeze.
Everything he's feeling he lets go — except for that fondness for her, and a tinge of regret he'll never be able to shake. ]
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[ Mark's eyes crinkle. His smile grows broader, more strained. But there's still an ever-present fondness for her, a growing pride, sheer faith in her capabilities. Yeah, she's down an arm, and her leg still has to finish healing, but it's not like that's stopped her yet, right? She's so strong — he's seen it in action.
It's why he chose to ask her out here. Because she's proven to him that she can do what has to be done. Might not like it, but she can do it, and that's what matters.
He looks up at the barn as the path runs out, deposits them at its entrance. Reaches out for one of its door handles. Grips it. Doesn't open it yet, instead turning to look back at Suzuha. He can still call it off... he doesn't need to...
The sun is warm above, pleasant. There's only a slight breeze.
Everything he's feeling he lets go — except for that fondness for her, and a tinge of regret he'll never be able to shake. ]
Suzuha... can I ask you for a favour?