[Rei lets her hand fall away, snorting a little before folding her arms around him in that hug. He deserves that much, and hopefully he’ll be fine. She doesn’t really want to see him while he’s crying about her. It makes her feel a little guilty, knowing he’s upset enough about it to cry, and that’s what really eats at her. It’s not a new experience for her, not by a long shot, but she realized long ago that she has to be an inspirational figure here, not the stoic and silent soldier she is at home. Still, it is nice to know he cares that much. It’s just a strange feeling.]
Next time, I won’t get sucker punched. [There’s a hint of a self-deprecating smile in her voice, but it’s true. Next time…because there’s always a next time, she’ll be ready.] And thank you. Phoenix. [She’s truly touched. Enough that the last linguistic barrier she keeps between herself and most people just comes down.]
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Next time, I won’t get sucker punched. [There’s a hint of a self-deprecating smile in her voice, but it’s true. Next time…because there’s always a next time, she’ll be ready.] And thank you. Phoenix. [She’s truly touched. Enough that the last linguistic barrier she keeps between herself and most people just comes down.]