[White's not sure, either, but that doesn't matter. She's gonna take her brother's hand and squeeze it.]
It'll be okay. He... won't let you get into serious trouble anyway, since he needs your body.
[Isn't that right?]
And there's no way I'd like them take away your feelings or crystal or anything like that. Your sister's a representative, you know? I have some amount of power. If worst comes to worst, I'll protect you, just like I used to.
[When she got over herself, anyway, and kicked the asses of his bullies. She'll try for a smile now, even if it's more than a little tired and she can feel the air around her press down with the weight of her words. Could she really?]
...You shouldn't have to protect your big brother, [ he replies after a long moment, squeezing her hand back. ] Mom and Dad told me to take care of you before they disappeared into the barrier.
[ Some help he's been. (He's been trying his best to keep her safe.) ]
But... okay. Sorry. I wish I were stronger, White. [ Again, forever, always— ] Are you tired? You must be, you should... rest for now. Take a few days off. It won't hurt.
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I'll... think about it. My co-workers, sure, but anyone else, I... [ ... ] There's no one else, really, I guess.
[ He hates lying to his sister, and his eyes aren't on her when he says it. ]
I'm not sure how they'd punish him without punishing me, is the thing. I'm scared, White. [ A weak laugh. ] There's no way they could.
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It'll be okay. He... won't let you get into serious trouble anyway, since he needs your body.
[Isn't that right?]
And there's no way I'd like them take away your feelings or crystal or anything like that. Your sister's a representative, you know? I have some amount of power. If worst comes to worst, I'll protect you, just like I used to.
[When she got over herself, anyway, and kicked the asses of his bullies. She'll try for a smile now, even if it's more than a little tired and she can feel the air around her press down with the weight of her words. Could she really?]
Okay?
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[ Some help he's been. (He's been trying his best to keep her safe.) ]
But... okay. Sorry. I wish I were stronger, White. [ Again, forever, always— ] Are you tired? You must be, you should... rest for now. Take a few days off. It won't hurt.