Week 5, Wednesday

[disilluded]

[Hi Nico.

It's probably weird but here's Sousei, precariously balanced on a window sill of all things.

Reaching very, very carefully for a fan that is just a tad bit out of reach.

It looks totally stupid, yeah.

Fair's fair for the armor thing.]

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[disilluded]

[Hm...]

Then I have only one question for you. You need not answer, if you are uncomfortable doing so.

[...]

If you are surrounded by such people, who believe that the world can change even in circumstances that are grim, do you not believe in their beliefs as well?

[resumed]

[...well. There's an awkward shrug.]

Circumstances were a bit difficult back home. I didn't think they would actually come to save me. [...] But Percy's the strongest demigod I've ever met. I don't think he would have stopped at anything less than fixing the world. It took all of us to take down Gaea though.

[So...] ...I believe it now more than I used to. Knowing we're all on the same side and part of the same team instead. I believe it more some days than others, but there are people that are in my life now that make it easier.

One of them is here. The others aren't.

[disilluded]

[... well. Sousei wasn't asking to pass any sort of judgement on it or anything. He was sincerely just curious--so he nods quietly at that, and looks satisfied.]

I see. That was all I wished to know. I believe I understand a little better now what your stance is.

[resumed]

[A half-smile.]

Thank you, sir. [Yeah his stance is a Mess but here we are. At least the bubble's gone.] I've thought about what you've said though. I'm trying still.

[Hope has to win out in this case. Even if it's hard to believe some days.]