[Giving a nod, he starts to walk. As much as he would love to fill the silence, it would be a bad idea—idle chatter would be cruel to her in its meaninglessness and they shouldn't speak of anything until they are alone. Even friends like Ryuji and Akira probably should not overhear anything they decide between them. Wishing they were here to ease some the tension is just a selfish and childish wish.
Once they arrive at the clearing he found, he finally stops walking and turns to her, unsure of what to say or do. In the end, it seems best to allow her the floor, so to speak. So he breathes in and nods.]
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Once they arrive at the clearing he found, he finally stops walking and turns to her, unsure of what to say or do. In the end, it seems best to allow her the floor, so to speak. So he breathes in and nods.]
There shouldn't be anyone around here.