[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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... 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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