pc w/ charles

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BEEEEEANS

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[ She's been looking happier! Smiling more! But all that's just gone right now and she's been walking aimlessly throughout the ship like a zombie. Charles will find her when they're at the observation deck. ]

... Charles.

[ Her gaze focuses when called on. ]

Did you need me?

[riverbeans]

[...]

How are you holding up?

1/2

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I'm...

[ Yuri opens her mouth and nothing comes out for a while. ]

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... fine.

[ ... ]

I'll be fine.

[riverbeans]

... Even if you will be, how are you feeling right now? [...] Or is that something you'd rather not say the answer to.

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[ Yuri sniffles and wipes her eye with her sleeve. ]

... It doesn't feel great.

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... It really doesn't. [yeah. yeah.] I know nothing can really help, but do you... want a hug or anything?

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... I don't know. If I do, I feel like I'll... cry again. I don't want to do that.

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... I can understand that. [...] I'll be with Eunhyuk later tonight, but until then... did you want to distract yourself with anything, or?

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[ Yuri shakes her head and holds out her hand to hold Charles's hand, opening it and putting a river bean on his palm. ]

Nodd returned the original one, so you can have one back. I insist. I think I'll... go to my room and sleep.

[riverbeans]

[he takes it.]

... Okay. Rest well, Yuri. [...] I'm no stand-in for Eunhyuk, but if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.

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... Thanks, Charles. You're right--you're not a stand-in for anyone. You're Charles. You're your own person.

Let's go see that place in the simulation room some time this week. I'm thinking of getting a practice sword from the senior members too, maybe on Monday, so if you'd like to spar... I'm up for that too. Not now, but later.

[riverbeans]

[he smiles faintly.]

All right. Sounds good to me—it's a deal.

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I also want to ask Amalthea on how to take care of growing a river bean too. I'll message you when I can and we can think of a good time to do things. Also... Thank you for checking on me.

[ She smiles a little. ]

[riverbeans]

Ohhh, if you could, that'd be appreciated. [a brighter smile, even if it's ultimately still tinged with exhaustion.] They grow in water, if that helps any.

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No need for thanks, though. I'd do it any time.

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[ She's trying her best to smile. ]

... I'll head back then. I wouldn't want to keep the others waiting from meeting you.

[riverbeans]

[charles's smile seems to be steady, at least.]

All right. Like I said, rest well.

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[ this is why charles is the best ]