[he has seen his fair share of monsters. wicked, twisted, corrupt individuals who pretty themselves up with wealth and power. he knows all too well what it takes to tear those people from their thrones]
[. . . her monsters may be different from the ones he has encountered, but. . . the sentiment is the same]
[and thus, he could never be afraid of her]
[even after Shoko stiffens, he doesn't draw away from the hug. if anything, his grip only tightens. words quiet. only for her]
You did what you had to do, didn't you?
[needs must. sometimes in the ugliest of ways]
. . . I'm just sorry that you had to do it at all.
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[. . . her monsters may be different from the ones he has encountered, but. . . the sentiment is the same]
[and thus, he could never be afraid of her]
[even after Shoko stiffens, he doesn't draw away from the hug. if anything, his grip only tightens. words quiet. only for her]
You did what you had to do, didn't you?
[needs must. sometimes in the ugliest of ways]
. . . I'm just sorry that you had to do it at all.