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[vermicompost]

During the past week, when we were thinking differently, I told some people that I have a wife and children.

That isn't true, and I didn't mean to mislead anyone. I've never married, and I have no children. My apologies.

–Kariya Matou

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[puppy_lancer]

it's the Tower's fault, not yours
for what it's worth you'd probably be a good father

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[vermicompost]

It wasn't the Tower that made me believe that. It was just showing us how things would be.

[It was his own mind, his own foolishness.]

I'd like to believe that.

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[puppy_lancer]

you and rin seemed happy to have each other, though

[So happy that Lancer hadn't tried to disturb their illusion.]

so i'd say you're a better dad
than her real one

[vermicompost]

But it wasn't real. It never will be.

[They were just delusional.]

I know I am. After what he did. But I'm still not her father.

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[eighteen_winters]

Are you ok?

[vermicompost]

I'll be fine. Don't worry about me. I didn't want to deceive people, that's all.

[No, he's not.]

[eighteen_winters]

As long as no one was hurt, I don't see the problem.

[vermicompost]

[Mainly, he's the one who was hurt.]

It's important, to me. I shouldn't claim things that aren't mine.

[He doesn't deserve to]

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[oathshackledbird]

Will you see me?

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[vermicompost]

Yes, I will. If you want to see me.

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[oathshackledbird]

...Please.

Just name a place and I will meet you there.

[vermicompost]

All right.

You could meet me in the meadow.

[Where else would he suggest?]

[fuhgeddaboudit]

Is there anything I can do to help?

[vermicompost]

You don't have to do anything, Labrys. I was only being foolish.

[fuhgeddaboudit]

You're my friend and you're upset. I at least wanted to ask if I could help somehow.

[vermicompost]

Thank you. You're a good friend. I don't know what can help.

It just seemed so real. It felt like it was true. Now I feel like I've lost something. But you can't lose something you never had.

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[scorchedchivalry]

Good.

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[vermicompost]

I still mean everything else I said.

I'm the one who cares about Sakura, and I'm going to save her.

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[scorchedchivalry]

And I still know the outcome of your attempts.

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[nonacquiescent]

I'm glad you're feeling better.

[Yeah, that was awkward.]

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[vermicompost]

[So awkward.]

Yes, much better.

[There's a long pause.]

Thank you for your kindness.

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[nonacquiescent]

It's nothing, anyone would have, or at least should have done the same.

[If he'd just ruined Kariya's fantasy, it's obvious it would have only made him worse.]

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[xroyal_bratx]

I'm sorry about that week as well. I must have said some weird things...or at least I feel that I've said strange things.

It's alright...since it's not your fault.

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[vermicompost]

You don't have to be sorry for anything. You were kind to me. I was glad for your help.

It is my fault. I was too weak to face the truth. I forgot what really mattered.

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[xroyal_bratx]

I don't know what will happen in the future, but I don't ever mind helping you out. I'm glad that I can be of use.

Sometimes, that's just how it is. Stuff happens and things get confusing when you're down. I don't think it's weakness at all, perhaps maybe a struggle.