[ Hector's here, too, just...surprisingly quiet. He genuinely looks he has not had a wink of sleep since the fight against Gorre. And in an unusual move, he's wearing one of his skins instead of just owning the default armor look.
...Lily can just do whatever he wants with him, with that thing in there. At least, that's what I think. We've got several people who were in that same proximity who seem to have turned, too: Barrett, Fandaniel...Uta.
[ Uta. Uta, Uta, Uta. ]
I don't want to lose him, too. The thought of having to fight him – it makes me feel so sick, Hector.
[ Somewhere, in a distant far off universe, Hector feels the same sick churn in his stomach...
But this Hector empathizes all the same. For how much he's readied himself to fight Fandaniel, there's still a seed of dread that makes itself known whenever he thinks about it. And they're not even dating...
So Hector lunges forward and pulls Kara into a tight, tight hug. Comforting, but also a reminder that she has them. ]
...No matter what happens, I'm here for you. You, Barrett, the rest of us—we'll make sure nothing bad happens to him.
[ She's a little surprised by the hug, but it's what she needs right now. Slowly, she brings her hands up and rests them on Hector's back. She closes her eyes, trying to will away tears that threaten to spill from her eyes. ]
Thanks. ... I've never really cared about other people until recently. Levi's happiness is something I'd like to protect.
[ Hector squeezes Kara one last time before pulling away, his hands still resting firmly on her shoulders. He studies her face, the reassurance in his eyes roaming for a place to settle so that he can share it with her. ]
I hope Levi sees you as his happiness. So long as you stay alive and safe, I think...things'll be okay.
[ Does he? She hopes so. She has a shaky smile on her lips and she wipes at her eyes with the back of her wrist. ]
I'll do my best, Hector. But...if anything happens to me – I don't have a death wish, but, you know...please look out for him. Let him know I'll always be fighting beside him. Okay?
[ Hector's response comes quick, snappy. Something happening to Kara? He will not entertain the idea. ]
You'll be looking out for Levi, because you're making it through this with the rest of us. I'm not telling him anything, because you should be telling him that yourself.
[ Hearing Hector say that, as well as the pinch to her cheek, makes her smile. Genuinely. He has such a good attitude about this and she'll make it a point to keep herself safe. ]
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I talked to him, by the way. Levi. He's on board with me sharing what he's told me about Cubia.
As far as he knows, he doesn't have one of those weird names that Cubia's been bestowing upon all of the Waves.
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Until we know exactly who all the waves are, I don't think we can fully trust anyone here.
[Which... really, really sucks to be honest.]
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[ It sucks, big time, knowing her boyfriend might be one of them... ]
He said that he has a Virus Core U, too.
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[ No, it's not cute at all. ]
No idea if that'll be significant in the future.
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[Other than, you know. Uta.]
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But when he hears that, he squints at Kara. ]
I don't like the sound of that.
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[ INNIS? YOU THERE? ]
...I'm worried about him.
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He drags his chair closer to her and leans in and forward. ]
Talk to me.
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[ Uta. Uta, Uta, Uta. ]
I don't want to lose him, too. The thought of having to fight him – it makes me feel so sick, Hector.
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But this Hector empathizes all the same. For how much he's readied himself to fight Fandaniel, there's still a seed of dread that makes itself known whenever he thinks about it. And they're not even dating...
So Hector lunges forward and pulls Kara into a tight, tight hug. Comforting, but also a reminder that she has them. ]
...No matter what happens, I'm here for you. You, Barrett, the rest of us—we'll make sure nothing bad happens to him.
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Thanks. ... I've never really cared about other people until recently. Levi's happiness is something I'd like to protect.
It hurts, knowing that I can't.
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[ Hector squeezes Kara one last time before pulling away, his hands still resting firmly on her shoulders. He studies her face, the reassurance in his eyes roaming for a place to settle so that he can share it with her. ]
I hope Levi sees you as his happiness. So long as you stay alive and safe, I think...things'll be okay.
i lost this notif
[ Does he? She hopes so. She has a shaky smile on her lips and she wipes at her eyes with the back of her wrist. ]
I'll do my best, Hector. But...if anything happens to me – I don't have a death wish, but, you know...please look out for him. Let him know I'll always be fighting beside him. Okay?
and im about to lose my damn mind
[ Hector's response comes quick, snappy. Something happening to Kara? He will not entertain the idea. ]
You'll be looking out for Levi, because you're making it through this with the rest of us. I'm not telling him anything, because you should be telling him that yourself.
[ Hector reaches to pinch her cheek. ]
Okay?
uhuhuhu
Okay. You got it, Uncle Hector. Just for you.