[Ears which had previously been pretty low begin to relax again, and Ryou feels like he can finally take a breath between these two. They both have pretty intense personalities, but the combination of his wolf instinct to try and distract and calm, as well as his own wish to keep these two from going at each other like that...it's good that it helps.
His mouth parts, and he smiles a little. This time when his tail wags, it's a little faster, and less placating.]
I think Komaeda's right, Atem. There's nothing wrong with being a little clumsy. If you can put up with it from me, then I can accept it from you!
[It's a tease, of course, but when he finally turns to look at Atem, there's care and affection in his golden eyes. His expression is beseeching, almost as if to say it's okay, you're okay, let's talk together. And of course, there's the implicit love.
Ryou scoots back, so that instead of remaining a wall, they can all see each other clearly. It's time for that, right? He'll separate them if he has to in the future, either by using his body to block their visual contact, or by other means.
...He's not interested in "other means," but he'll do it anyway, don't test him, guys.]
It's understandable for any one of us to be on edge, I think. I'm pretty nervous too, so no one of us is in any better position than the other here. It's better that way, right?
[He pauses, draws in a breath so deep his chest seems to swell like a balloon, only to breathe it out slowly. Yeah. He's nervous. He's unsure, and he's tired on top of all that.
All the same, he continues once he's steeled himself.]
There will have to be more conversations, but between the three of us is a good start, a way to figure out how to navigate this when those other conversations, with different people, come about. For my part...I want you both to know something important, even though I'm sure you're tired of hearing me say it...
[Atem is the first to receive his attention, with all of his affection and positive emotions positively radiating outward, and showing all over his face.]
Your happiness matters a great deal to me. Atem, I'd give anything to ensure you live a fulfilling life here, against whatever odds Ryslig pits us against. Nothing is more important to me than allowing you to experience that, and there's many reasons for it that I'm certain you have an idea of already.
And Komaeda...
[Ryou's gaze shifts, and while it doesn't hold the same level of love, there's a softness there, an affection of a different sort. Komaeda is his friend. No matter what. They're friends.]
Your happiness is also important. Where you came from, it's terrible. The things you've gone through, even if I don't know everything, I've heard enough about Hope's Peak Academy from others. You should experience total fulfillment, to make up for every other thing that's happened.
...If what fulfills you is...each other, then...I think you should do something about that.
[Finally, finally Ryou's done talking. Though to be fair, he wants to make sure that he speaks his feelings clearly, and he had let these two get their argument on for a minute there. Got to make up for that, right?]
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His mouth parts, and he smiles a little. This time when his tail wags, it's a little faster, and less placating.]
I think Komaeda's right, Atem. There's nothing wrong with being a little clumsy. If you can put up with it from me, then I can accept it from you!
[It's a tease, of course, but when he finally turns to look at Atem, there's care and affection in his golden eyes. His expression is beseeching, almost as if to say it's okay, you're okay, let's talk together. And of course, there's the implicit love.
Ryou scoots back, so that instead of remaining a wall, they can all see each other clearly. It's time for that, right? He'll separate them if he has to in the future, either by using his body to block their visual contact, or by other means.
...He's not interested in "other means," but he'll do it anyway, don't test him, guys.]
It's understandable for any one of us to be on edge, I think. I'm pretty nervous too, so no one of us is in any better position than the other here. It's better that way, right?
[He pauses, draws in a breath so deep his chest seems to swell like a balloon, only to breathe it out slowly. Yeah. He's nervous. He's unsure, and he's tired on top of all that.
All the same, he continues once he's steeled himself.]
There will have to be more conversations, but between the three of us is a good start, a way to figure out how to navigate this when those other conversations, with different people, come about. For my part...I want you both to know something important, even though I'm sure you're tired of hearing me say it...
[Atem is the first to receive his attention, with all of his affection and positive emotions positively radiating outward, and showing all over his face.]
Your happiness matters a great deal to me. Atem, I'd give anything to ensure you live a fulfilling life here, against whatever odds Ryslig pits us against. Nothing is more important to me than allowing you to experience that, and there's many reasons for it that I'm certain you have an idea of already.
And Komaeda...
[Ryou's gaze shifts, and while it doesn't hold the same level of love, there's a softness there, an affection of a different sort. Komaeda is his friend. No matter what. They're friends.]
Your happiness is also important. Where you came from, it's terrible. The things you've gone through, even if I don't know everything, I've heard enough about Hope's Peak Academy from others. You should experience total fulfillment, to make up for every other thing that's happened.
...If what fulfills you is...each other, then...I think you should do something about that.
[Finally, finally Ryou's done talking. Though to be fair, he wants to make sure that he speaks his feelings clearly, and he had let these two get their argument on for a minute there. Got to make up for that, right?]