I don't know if it's stride, really. More like... [ Mizuki swirls the glass in her hand, gently. ] I've gone through a lot, that's all. It still bothers me, too, but... I just want to be the shoulder someone can lean on, 'cause I know how much it can hurt.
I can't imagine it not bothering anyone... [ shifting head to look at a bit more. ] That's a kindness I don't think a lot of people are willing to give. 'Least not where I'm from.
Well. You can have a shoulder here to lean on too if you ever need.
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[ But she WILL, because Thebe is wonderful. Mizuki takes an experimental sip, brightening up by some. ]
Now that's much better!
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[ they sound pleased! a tiny happy face on the visor: (—ᴗ—)b ]
If you say your name at the bar and give it a tap, it'll send you one if I'm ever not around... Consider it thanks.
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[ She'll be responsible!! ]
You feeling okay? Y'know, after today...
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I'm still feeling pretty shitty about how all that turned out.
None of it makes sense... it was frustrating, to have to put everyone through all of that again.
[ they lean against the bar, fingers laced loosely together. ]
It's impressive... the way you take it in stride.
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[ She trails off, sipping at her drink. ]
I don't know if it's stride, really. More like... [ Mizuki swirls the glass in her hand, gently. ] I've gone through a lot, that's all. It still bothers me, too, but... I just want to be the shoulder someone can lean on, 'cause I know how much it can hurt.
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I can't imagine it not bothering anyone... [ shifting head to look at a bit more. ] That's a kindness I don't think a lot of people are willing to give. 'Least not where I'm from.
Well. You can have a shoulder here to lean on too if you ever need.
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(makes a mental note of this) ]
Thanks—who knows? Even I need it sometimes, but you look like you've super been through it. Is your arm okay?