[He would tease that she played the role too well to not at least enjoyed herself more than he did, but he decides to drop the subject. If only because Monika is admitting why she trusts him.
He listens, attentive as always, while his hand doesn't stop moving to play with her hair.]
I won't.
[She has his words. And kindness, huh... He'd never consider himself kind-hearted in any way, but he can't deny that this whole thing has been an act of kindness. Difficult not to when he can empathized with her not wanting to feel alone...
His hand continues to give her some pats on the top of her head, hoping it'll help to serve as comfort for her. He's more confident with his hand now- still careful to not have strands be tangled into his joint, but he's notably less nervous with the petting.]
Even if it is this place, it is your first experiencing real life. Understandable that you are still adjusting to your newfound freedom, and may... lack some tack. You were trapped in a video game... All alone, I'd imagined. You deserves some leeway... I admit you had me annoyed at times, but I do not think that you are deserving to be called either stupid or crazy. And...
[His hand then moves down to her cheek and gently coaxes her to lift her face up to meet with his.]
You do not deserve to be alone. No one does. I do not care how weird you are. Monika, you are still my.... friend. The first friend I've made in this place. So I will remain by your side for tonight.
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He listens, attentive as always, while his hand doesn't stop moving to play with her hair.]
I won't.
[She has his words. And kindness, huh... He'd never consider himself kind-hearted in any way, but he can't deny that this whole thing has been an act of kindness. Difficult not to when he can empathized with her not wanting to feel alone...
His hand continues to give her some pats on the top of her head, hoping it'll help to serve as comfort for her. He's more confident with his hand now- still careful to not have strands be tangled into his joint, but he's notably less nervous with the petting.]
Even if it is this place, it is your first experiencing real life. Understandable that you are still adjusting to your newfound freedom, and may... lack some tack. You were trapped in a video game... All alone, I'd imagined. You deserves some leeway... I admit you had me annoyed at times, but I do not think that you are deserving to be called either stupid or crazy. And...
[His hand then moves down to her cheek and gently coaxes her to lift her face up to meet with his.]
You do not deserve to be alone. No one does. I do not care how weird you are. Monika, you are still my.... friend. The first friend I've made in this place. So I will remain by your side for tonight.