[ .... Isaac will nod slowly. He continues to calm down, his tears slowing. He doesn't really feel better, or, well... things aren't solved. But he's been able to be honest about his emotions, finally, and ... and he's being taken seriously. Not being mocked or told he's sensitive.
Roughly he'll rub his face with the back of one hand. ]
... I know. I know I can't ... do anything about that right now. It's just... it's all I've been able to think about since we got here. Which is pointless because I can't do anything...
[ Isaac is silent for a LONG moment. Looking at Akira, then away. Over and over. Like he doesn't know what to think about this at all, like he doesn't know what to say. ]
I ... I know.
[ ... a breath. ]
That's ... that's why I came to find you. I don't know why, I just had this feeling like... like you'd listen. Besides, we're...
[ His gaze could burn a hole in the floor, but when he raises it to meet Akira's, it's a question instead. ]
no but seriously the effect those words have on Isaac is pretty profound. His reaction is understated, but it's there: a loosening of his expression, a shift in the set of his shoulders. There's this tightly wound coil in his chest, one that's been there for a long, long time, and for the first time in ages, it gives. It doesn't unfurl completely, but--it gives, just a little. Makes it just a little easier to breathe.
Swallowing hard he'll nod a few times. He's not quite smiling, but it's there in his eyes, the unspeakable gratitude. ]
Yeah. We'll get this figured out. ... thanks. For ... [ gestures vaguely in a way probably meant to say "all of this." ]
[pauses for a moment??? because someone doesn't get a lot of hugs?? sure, Ryuji slings an arm around his shoulders now and then, but. . . Sojiro isn't exactly the affectionate type, Futaba is a bit too shy to be physically close, and his parents--]
[. . . but then he lets out a small huff and rests his hand on top of Isaac's head, using his other arm to return the hug quickly albeit loosely. Isaac pulls away soon afterwards, and Akira decides not to comment. for Isaac's pride]
It's true.
[never let what someone else thinks of you hold you back!!]
he didn't mind it. The hand on his head, or the arm around his shoulders.
In the end he'll scratch his cheek, still embarrassed, but...
he'll smile. ]
"As always," huh... yeah. Yeah. [ he'll huff. ] You're way different from my other so-called "friends." ... they're not ... bad people, but I've never fit in, and I never will. Like I care.
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Roughly he'll rub his face with the back of one hand. ]
... I know. I know I can't ... do anything about that right now. It's just... it's all I've been able to think about since we got here. Which is pointless because I can't do anything...
[ he heaves a sigh. ]
What I'm saying is I get it. I ... I know.
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[as much as Akira is advocating for Isaac to focus, he refuses to call any of the things he's feeling pointless]
. . . I understand. And it's okay to feel the way that you do. To worry, even when you can't do anything.
[and he finally draws back, even though he doesn't stand up straight yet, arms draped loosely across his knees]
But if you need help getting through this, I'm here. I know we've only just met, but I'll do my very best.
Okay?
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I ... I know.
[ ... a breath. ]
That's ... that's why I came to find you. I don't know why, I just had this feeling like... like you'd listen. Besides, we're...
[ His gaze could burn a hole in the floor, but when he raises it to meet Akira's, it's a question instead. ]
... friends. S-So.
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We're friends.
[they're friends!! the word has been spoken NOBODY CAN TAKE IT BACK NOW]
We're definitely friends.
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no but seriously the effect those words have on Isaac is pretty profound. His reaction is understated, but it's there: a loosening of his expression, a shift in the set of his shoulders. There's this tightly wound coil in his chest, one that's been there for a long, long time, and for the first time in ages, it gives. It doesn't unfurl completely, but--it gives, just a little. Makes it just a little easier to breathe.
Swallowing hard he'll nod a few times. He's not quite smiling, but it's there in his eyes, the unspeakable gratitude. ]
Yeah. We'll get this figured out. ... thanks. For ... [ gestures vaguely in a way probably meant to say "all of this." ]
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[seriously]
[Isaac gets another shoulder pat]
Feeling a little better now?
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... something like that. Heh. Normally, I'd ... probably get made fun of, for acting like this.
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[HE SAYS THAT SO SIMPLY]
[LIKE]
[IT'S JUST A TRUTH TO THE UNIVERSE]
1/UHHHHH
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like... it was so obvious.
self-obvious. ]
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how could he possibly...
even though he knows that— that people have gotten hurt, that—
that he probably deserves— ]
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done...
only for a moment. he quickly lets go, hugely embarrassed, and takes a step away, rubbing his nose. ]
... you’re like the only person who thinks that, but. Thanks.
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[kind of]
[pauses for a moment??? because someone doesn't get a lot of hugs?? sure, Ryuji slings an arm around his shoulders now and then, but. . . Sojiro isn't exactly the affectionate type, Futaba is a bit too shy to be physically close, and his parents--]
[lets not talk about his parents]
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It's true.
[never let what someone else thinks of you hold you back!!]
And anytime. As always.
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he didn't mind it. The hand on his head, or the arm around his shoulders.
In the end he'll scratch his cheek, still embarrassed, but...
he'll smile. ]
"As always," huh... yeah. Yeah. [ he'll huff. ] You're way different from my other so-called "friends." ... they're not ... bad people, but I've never fit in, and I never will. Like I care.
[ he cares so much. ]
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I never fit in with the friends I made at home, either.
[and by "home" he means. . . the ones from his hometown]
It wasn't until I moved away that I finally found people who gave me a sense of belonging, you know? So. . . keep looking.
You'll find people like that one day, too.
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Yeah. I think you might be right.