[ He closes his eyes. It's not like him, to seek out comfort like this. It's not like him to be vulnerable, to trust someone so much with that vulnerability. He's not crying, though. He's just existing.
After a few moments, Xiao pulls back. He lowers his arms so they're at his sides again, and he takes in a deep breath, ignoring the darkness threatening to swallow him whole. It's been quiet, up until now. Funny, isn't it? With Haruka here, though, it makes it easier, and Xiao finally looks him in the eye. ]
Forgive me. I'll be okay.
[ He has to stay strong, not just for himself, but for Haruka. For Crea and Beel -- who knows what they might do at the trial. It's what Nona would want, after all. His heart aches for Zelkov, too -- and while he didn't know Alice, he truly doesn't believe that anyone deserved death today. ]
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After a few moments, Xiao pulls back. He lowers his arms so they're at his sides again, and he takes in a deep breath, ignoring the darkness threatening to swallow him whole. It's been quiet, up until now. Funny, isn't it? With Haruka here, though, it makes it easier, and Xiao finally looks him in the eye. ]
Forgive me. I'll be okay.
[ He has to stay strong, not just for himself, but for Haruka. For Crea and Beel -- who knows what they might do at the trial. It's what Nona would want, after all. His heart aches for Zelkov, too -- and while he didn't know Alice, he truly doesn't believe that anyone deserved death today. ]