[He desperately wants to believe her; it's something he's been quietly telling himself when his thoughts grow too dark, when he remembers what awaits him whenever he goes back. It's not his fault. It's not something he did. It's just a mistake that needs fixing, some foe that he can defeat or shield her from, or retaliation from Leviathan that he can quell during the trial. It's not too late, he can still fix things. He needs Luna, and... the world needs its Oracle, too.
Does it help in the end, to think like that? He's still not sure. Whether it's something he does or something he fails to do, she still dies regardless. A death caused by inaction is still blood on his hands and guilt on his conscience. He can't dismiss that, not when it's someone so dear to his heart.
He doesn't argue, though, even if he can't agree with her words. He doesn't want to fight this, he just doesn't want to lose her at all. When Pyra pulls him in he does not resist, merely bends to lean against her, eyes clenched, silently allowing his grief to pour out. And if she doesn't move, he'll stay like that for a while, until he's run out of tears to shed and is too exhausted to even cry anymore.
He wishes it made him feel better, but in truth he just feels more pitiful. He's not strong enough, even for this.]
no subject
Does it help in the end, to think like that? He's still not sure. Whether it's something he does or something he fails to do, she still dies regardless. A death caused by inaction is still blood on his hands and guilt on his conscience. He can't dismiss that, not when it's someone so dear to his heart.
He doesn't argue, though, even if he can't agree with her words. He doesn't want to fight this, he just doesn't want to lose her at all. When Pyra pulls him in he does not resist, merely bends to lean against her, eyes clenched, silently allowing his grief to pour out. And if she doesn't move, he'll stay like that for a while, until he's run out of tears to shed and is too exhausted to even cry anymore.
He wishes it made him feel better, but in truth he just feels more pitiful. He's not strong enough, even for this.]