[ Aiden's quietly staring at the floor now. His mind isn't going to a very nice place, what with everything he just said.
... He knows he told Masayoshi he wouldn't give up. In truth, he-... he wants so badly to believe in those words? He wants them to have been more than just a reassurance to the older man. He wants to have that drive he'd only just gained...
While he'd meant it when he said he doesn't want to die, he wants it to be more than just a fear of leaving him behind... that's keeping him glued to life. He misses when it came from within...
One hand presses to his face, a tense breath slipping out. All the while, the silhouette is crying, looking to be completely terrified. Terrified, but also maybe a little determined for just a moment. And, in that moment...?
[Akira watches it quietly, heavy-hearted. But when it reaches out to him, his eyebrows raise up and his breath catches a little...
His mouth parts slowly as he starts to reach back out to it, seeming mesmerized for a moment...
Before his pupils suddenly shrink and he gives a sharp gasp, jerking his hand away before he and the heart's image touch.]
I...
[He stares at the image a bit more, then slowly looks up to Aiden.]
One of my abilities...
[He puts his hands into his pockets.]
Is incredibly risky. [His gaze shifts away for a moment as he explains.] If it fails... it's... similar to what you described. A person just loses their will to live.
It can only work if whoever I'm using it on trusts me completely... And normally, I use it to help people past the demons that they have the hardest time letting go of.
[He looks back to the heart's image.]
I have no idea if it'd do anything for you. [And back to Aiden.] But... if that's a risk you want to take...
It's... the sort of trust that's developed over time, through a strong connection. When I say trust me completely, I mean... you'd trust me with your darkest secrets, with feelings you're afraid to show anyone else—... things of that nature.
I realize we might not have much time, but... If we keep meeting up and getting to know each other every day for a couple hours a day... it might work.
If... we do manage to develop that trust in time, and it doesn't fix what's wrong, it... should at least allow you to feel a bit lighter for awhile. Take some of the weight off your shoulders.
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Date: 2019-03-20 09:44 am (UTC)... He knows he told Masayoshi he wouldn't give up. In truth, he-... he wants so badly to believe in those words? He wants them to have been more than just a reassurance to the older man. He wants to have that drive he'd only just gained...
While he'd meant it when he said he doesn't want to die, he wants it to be more than just a fear of leaving him behind... that's keeping him glued to life. He misses when it came from within...
One hand presses to his face, a tense breath slipping out. All the while, the silhouette is crying, looking to be completely terrified. Terrified, but also maybe a little determined for just a moment. And, in that moment...?
It reaches out to Akira. ]
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Date: 2019-03-23 05:52 pm (UTC)His mouth parts slowly as he starts to reach back out to it, seeming mesmerized for a moment...
Before his pupils suddenly shrink and he gives a sharp gasp, jerking his hand away before he and the heart's image touch.]
I...
[He stares at the image a bit more, then slowly looks up to Aiden.]
One of my abilities...
[He puts his hands into his pockets.]
Is incredibly risky. [His gaze shifts away for a moment as he explains.] If it fails... it's... similar to what you described. A person just loses their will to live.
It can only work if whoever I'm using it on trusts me completely... And normally, I use it to help people past the demons that they have the hardest time letting go of.
[He looks back to the heart's image.]
I have no idea if it'd do anything for you. [And back to Aiden.] But... if that's a risk you want to take...
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Date: 2019-03-24 08:44 pm (UTC)His gaze lowers as he seems to be thinking quite a few things over. There's a pause as he does. ]
... Okay.
[ With a deep breath, he lifts his gaze back to Akira. ]
I trust you.
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Date: 2019-03-26 03:06 am (UTC)[He puts a hand to his face...]
It's... the sort of trust that's developed over time, through a strong connection. When I say trust me completely, I mean... you'd trust me with your darkest secrets, with feelings you're afraid to show anyone else—... things of that nature.
I realize we might not have much time, but... If we keep meeting up and getting to know each other every day for a couple hours a day... it might work.
Maybe. I don't know.
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Date: 2019-03-27 09:04 am (UTC)Gotcha.
[ Darkest... secrets, huh? There is a bit of discomfort at that part, actually, but he holds a blink, swallowing thickly. ]
There's only... one way to find out, right?
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Date: 2019-03-27 11:18 pm (UTC)If... we do manage to develop that trust in time, and it doesn't fix what's wrong, it... should at least allow you to feel a bit lighter for awhile. Take some of the weight off your shoulders.
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Date: 2019-03-28 07:20 am (UTC)I appreciate this much, at least...
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Date: 2019-03-29 03:14 am (UTC)[He offers Aiden a small smile.]
So, wanna go grab a bite to eat?
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Date: 2019-03-29 04:12 am (UTC)Absolutely.