[ Nico almost points out, not for the first time and likely not for the last, that “perfect” only means what the showrunners want it to mean. They’re under no obligation to even like each other if they don’t want to.
But, well, Nico does like Verso, thinks that the way he keeps people at a distance is a tragedy. He wants to be his friend if nothing else. ]
Mon ami… you had mentioned wanting to be done with your long life. Does this mean you have already met your end? Or… will, I suppose, after you return home?
looking at you, random person still stalking flatview
[He nods, his gaze keeping to the trail ahead. As much as he's committed to being truthful, the shame and guilt still clings to him, hanging over his head like a funerary veil.]
I should not exist at all. My entire world is gone, and thus my right to be in it, as well. When this is over, no doubt I was fated to just... fade away again.
And should I choose to continue living by the power of my wish, even that feels... exceedingly like a selfish thing to do.
[ Nico is quiet as they go, letting Verso muddle through this confession of his at his own pace. They have enough of a ticking clock hanging over them, knowing the crew will probably catch up soon. He wouldn’t dare add to it.
He has questions, naturally. He thought that Verso’s world was saved after the demise of the Paintress, but it’s clear he doesn’t have all the details. Whatever Verso has told him before, this is the truth. ]
If you have found the will to keep going, I do not think it is selfish to want to do so.
is there anyone still reading this... e33 spoilers will be here for the rest of the thread prob!!
But, well, Nico does like Verso, thinks that the way he keeps people at a distance is a tragedy. He wants to be his friend if nothing else. ]
Mon ami… you had mentioned wanting to be done with your long life. Does this mean you have already met your end? Or… will, I suppose, after you return home?
looking at you, random person still stalking flatview
I should not exist at all. My entire world is gone, and thus my right to be in it, as well. When this is over, no doubt I was fated to just... fade away again.
And should I choose to continue living by the power of my wish, even that feels... exceedingly like a selfish thing to do.
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He has questions, naturally. He thought that Verso’s world was saved after the demise of the Paintress, but it’s clear he doesn’t have all the details. Whatever Verso has told him before, this is the truth. ]
If you have found the will to keep going, I do not think it is selfish to want to do so.