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[ When Kim speaks to him, Kotetsu's shoulders tense just a little. ]

I'd be lying if I said I was okay.

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[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...]

Can I walk with you?

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[ He thinks about it, but nods. It's Kim. He is comfortable enough around him. ]

...Sure. I wouldn't mind.

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[He lights his cigarette, takes a puff of it, and then they start walking.]

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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[ He cards his hand through his hair and sighs as they walk. He's so incredibly frustrated with so many things. ]

It seems like it's getting worse each week. And the end verdict feels like a crime.

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... It does, yes. We don't get any "good" choices. We can only try to avoid the very worst.

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This feels like one of the worst choices. A kid is going to be taken to execution tomorrow.

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I'm sorry. Saying "it could be worse" doesn't make it any better.

[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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[ He glances at the touch, but it doesn't both him, giving a weak nod. ]

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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Yes... I wish I could understand it.

[Hand still on Kotetsu's shoulder, he turns his head away to inhale from the cigarette.]

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I think we all do. Only knowing bits and pieces, but none of it fitting together properly...

[ 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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[He'll stay like this for now, then.]

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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You're right. And people are working together to share what they're learning. It takes time... which we don't have that much.