the truth is, everyone wishes to be saved.

[finalring]

The execution has come and passed with the death of two more Agents. However time moves on without cease and so must the living. There are no celebrations, only the silence that grows heavier and heavier with every day and the feeling that something is pleased with what it has done.

There are two more days before the new week arrives: what will you do?

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[boardreversal]

....

[His only response is a tightening of his grip, as he rides out everything, lets everything out.

When he finally does stop, and manages to detach himself...he looks at Romani, right in the face, tears still dripping down and face flushed, but...

...There's a little life back in his expression, as he gives the smallest, weakest smile.]

...Thank you....Sensei. I....I really do...appreciate you telling me that.

...Thank you....for being here....

[finalring]

[ ....

when battler pulls back, romani tries his best to smile back at him. it's a small, uncertain smile, but he wants to try the best.

after doing what he did to battler, that's the least he could do. ]

I'll do my best, Battler. I won't give up on anyone in this group. I promise.

[boardreversal]

....I know, sensei.

[His smile is...so, so sad, but there's the flicker of genuine happiness that always has, even so.]

...I'm glad...that at least, you're still here....As bad as this, if I had lost....my friend, too...? I don't...think I would've...been able to handle it....

[He wipes his eyes on his arm, sniffling.]

...Thank you. For being my friend, Sensei...Just in case....I don't get to tell you that.

[Because...anything could happen, next week.]

[finalring]

....

[ i don't deserve to be your friend, battler.

and battler's smile is genuine-- enough to make it hurt. ]

You're welcome, Battler. I'm here to do the best for you and the group.