I don't know if I would say it's out of kindness. I like you and it would be pretty boring without you around.
[ It's Astolfo just deciding things for himself as usual. He isn't sure where he can touch that isn't fucked up, so he'll just settle his hand on Seo's cheek and give it a gentle pat. ]
Do you want to be saved after this place? If you reach out asking for help, I'll help you.
[ He remembers Astolfo's promise to keep his word, but people are fickle. They can change their minds at the drop of a hat. Would you even need reason to keep a promise? Conversely, would one keep a promise because of reason—justification or pride sounds best here. ]
Because they want to save someone, and lash out when they can't. But not you. Why?
[ There isn't a change in his emotions or any hint that he's uncertain. Astolfo just does things when he wants and good or bad, he'll see it through to the end without any regrets. ]
In the end it's your life, right? I would like it if you wanted to be saved, but forcing it would only make you feel even more cursed. [ He's not going to shackle him like that ]
When it's time. Astolfo will carefully lift him up to put him on their steed. They can talk more about all that other stuff when it comes up again and he isn't bleeding out.]
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[ Seo has a look of realization. ]
Sorry~... I'm not used to anyone doing things for me out of the kindness of their heart, see? But I can tell when someone is being genuine.
... So, thank you, I suppose.
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[ It's Astolfo just deciding things for himself as usual. He isn't sure where he can touch that isn't fucked up, so he'll just settle his hand on Seo's cheek and give it a gentle pat. ]
Do you want to be saved after this place? If you reach out asking for help, I'll help you.
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[ He starts, but he feels his throat tighten, closing up—he's not sure if this is actually physical or just something he feels emotionally.
Being saved.
Salv▓tion. ]
There is only person who can do that for me and they're dead. I won't accept replacements nor seek to be saved.
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His own emotions will drop for just a moment before it turns to something like their usual. ]
Then I'll just worry about you while you're still here.
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[ He remembers Astolfo's promise to keep his word, but people are fickle. They can change their minds at the drop of a hat. Would you even need reason to keep a promise? Conversely, would one keep a promise because of reason—justification or pride sounds best here. ]
Because they want to save someone, and lash out when they can't. But not you. Why?
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[ There isn't a change in his emotions or any hint that he's uncertain. Astolfo just does things when he wants and good or bad, he'll see it through to the end without any regrets. ]
In the end it's your life, right? I would like it if you wanted to be saved, but forcing it would only make you feel even more cursed. [ He's not going to shackle him like that ]
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[ He shouldn't be laughing when he's technically full of holes!! Seo shakily breathes out. ]
It's different, but it's really not that complicated. Nothing about me is.
[ He winces a little. The painkillers are sure taking their time... ]
I really can't believe they pit me against a fighter.
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Ah, don't laugh! [ Don't make the holes even holier. Hand is hovering over some of those wounds, but he doesn't touch. ]
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Looks like... you'll have to take me there when we're all compelled and whatever. Just sling me over your hippogriff.
[ The Big Chalupa. ]
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I could carry you as well! Princess style.
[ Even if it isn't his fault he was picked, Astolfo does want to bulli a little ]
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[ :T ]
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I see I see. You would rather bleed out then let someone cute carry you.
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[ He still laughs and unsurprisingly, coughs up some blood. Oog. ]
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You can't do any carrying like this.
[ Putting his hand on his chest. ]
Okay, okay! I'll put you on the hippogriff.
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Ahhh, just sling me over...
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When it's time. Astolfo will carefully lift him up to put him on their steed. They can talk more about all that other stuff when it comes up again and he isn't bleeding out.]