[Kaede keeps a wary eye on Blake as they walk, careful to keep from moving too fast for fear of leaving her behind. She wants to pester, to ask if she's sure she's okay, if she wants to lean on her shoulder or anything -- but she's pretty sure Blake will say no.
Maybe if she were stronger, she could try to just carry her, but... yeah, there's no way Kaede would be able to carry her very far, even if she were able to lift her. The thought makes her pout a little, then she tunes back into their conversation.]
Ummm...
[Does it bother her? She has to think about it before shaking her head.]
A little. Like, I want everyone to get home safely, you know? All of us. But if it's the only way...
[It's a marked change from the girl who's normally so insistent that no matter what, as long as they keep fighting and doing their best, everything will be okay.]
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Maybe if she were stronger, she could try to just carry her, but... yeah, there's no way Kaede would be able to carry her very far, even if she were able to lift her. The thought makes her pout a little, then she tunes back into their conversation.]
Ummm...
[Does it bother her? She has to think about it before shaking her head.]
A little. Like, I want everyone to get home safely, you know? All of us. But if it's the only way...
[It's a marked change from the girl who's normally so insistent that no matter what, as long as they keep fighting and doing their best, everything will be okay.]