... It's okay to be afraid. [ he laces his hands together ] Because I think... the chances of something bad happening are pretty high. We're in totally unchartered territory.
[ he gives her an honest look. ]
But I know that whenever you're around, you've made things better for me. Not worse.
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You were upset. I think most would understand. I would have been just as furious if Wolfwood had been caught.
[a pause.] I'm fine. Worried. I'm not very good at this.
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Worried about what?
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Making things work. There are rules, and restrictions, and a lot of guidelines to follow. I am not used to having to act carefully.
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[ he looks surprised ]
You don't think purposely hoarding hot sauce was acting carefully?
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What? No. That is self-defense. [which i guess is different than acting carefully according to shenhe]
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I think you're pretty careful. [ hmm ] What are you specifically worried will happen?
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[a slow exhale. she's never had anxiety before! these are new emotions!]
Something bad. I am afraid of causing something bad to happen, because I always do.
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... It's okay to be afraid. [ he laces his hands together ] Because I think... the chances of something bad happening are pretty high. We're in totally unchartered territory.
[ he gives her an honest look. ]
But I know that whenever you're around, you've made things better for me. Not worse.
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she's quiet for a moment.]
I'm glad for that. [she says, her shoulders relaxing a little.] I told Jonas once that I want to be the sort of person that helps, rather than hurts.
[...] You make me feel like I am doing something right, Rin.
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Good. That's how friends should make each other feel, right? [ he squeezes her hand. ] I really hope that things start to get better soon.