[ It doesn't take him long to finish up what he needs inside the makeshift courtroom, seeing everything with Rin and he's heading out the door. Every inch of him feels tense and angry.
He pauses to look around, as if debating where he plans to go. ]
[Kim's standing a little ways outside already, hands in his pockets, fishing for his lighter. He looks up when Kotetsu lingers nearby, and take a few steps closer, his voice low.]
[He finds his lighter and pulls it from his pocket. There's still bound to be some foot traffic just outside the church, and talking with a crowd isn't ideal, so...]
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[week 3 ; saturday ; post-trial]
He pauses to look around, as if debating where he plans to go. ]
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... Are you all right?
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I'd be lying if I said I was okay.
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Can I walk with you?
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...Sure. I wouldn't mind.
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Today... wasn't ideal. The other weeks weren't either, of course... but it seemed like it took a toll on you.
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It seems like it's getting worse each week. And the end verdict feels like a crime.
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[He puts a hand on Kotetsu's shoulder.]
I know you want to make it right. We all do. And we can't, and that's...
It's terrible.
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No, I know what you mean. I get where you're coming from...
[ He raises his hand and pats the hand on his shoulder, appreciative, even through his general anger. ]
It's also heartbreaking. I want to believe in everyone, but it's hard. People keep taking those deals, even if we know better.
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[Hand still on Kotetsu's shoulder, he turns his head away to inhale from the cigarette.]
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[ His hand tightens a little on Kim's, but it's not too hard. Sort of like he's trying to ground himself here. ]
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We are still in the dark, it's true. But we're learning a lot quickly. We can make it out of the dark.
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