[ It's a frustrating feeling, to put it in simple terms.
Granted, what about any of it is remotely synonymous with that term? There's nothing simple about any of this - not the situation, the people, or the occasionally distracting feelings lurking inside him or screaming to be released.
It's similar to how it had felt when he was speaking to Fuwa. There's something of a gentle nudge that's telling him it's okay to trust this guy - this... adult, right? One of the rare adults who doesn't seem to be looking at him as just some kid. Some nuisance or burden who has no clue what the real world even consists of.
He stares at the message for a moment... ]
I used to tell myself a good leader always keeps his head on straight.
Because if I didn't, the people I care most about could die. And I fought so hard to keep them all safe.
My powers always felt like enough.
[ His hand briefly shakes with how hard he's gripping his phone, but he keeps his expression straight. Momentarily, it might seem he's looking straight through that device... Which is exactly what he's doing now.
What good is this power if I can't save anyone anymore? ]
But... guess that means I just have to work that much harder here.
[ A puff of an exhale as he holds a blink and nods. He's not going to dwell on what he can't do... ]
Guess if there's anyone it's okay not be the strong one around, it's someone else who's always the strong one.
[ AKA Ignis is welcome to take a break around him sometime. ]
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Granted, what about any of it is remotely synonymous with that term? There's nothing simple about any of this - not the situation, the people, or the occasionally distracting feelings lurking inside him or screaming to be released.
It's similar to how it had felt when he was speaking to Fuwa. There's something of a gentle nudge that's telling him it's okay to trust this guy - this... adult, right? One of the rare adults who doesn't seem to be looking at him as just some kid. Some nuisance or burden who has no clue what the real world even consists of.
He stares at the message for a moment... ]
I used to tell myself a good leader always keeps his head on straight.
Because if I didn't, the people I care most about could die. And I fought so hard to keep them all safe.
My powers always felt like enough.
[ His hand briefly shakes with how hard he's gripping his phone, but he keeps his expression straight. Momentarily, it might seem he's looking straight through that device... Which is exactly what he's doing now.
What good is this power if I can't save anyone anymore? ]
But... guess that means I just have to work that much harder here.
[ A puff of an exhale as he holds a blink and nods. He's not going to dwell on what he can't do... ]
Guess if there's anyone it's okay not be the strong one around, it's someone else who's always the strong one.
[ AKA Ignis is welcome to take a break around him sometime. ]