[In a better iteration of this world, Gojyo would get to know her, would get to understand the way she approaches this, the way she feels about having people bound to her the way that Hakkai and Sanzo are. He'd learn about last year and all she was put through for the sake of an agenda she never would've supported if not for a power she couldn't have even dreamed of fighting.
For now, all Elsa can do is show him how much she has come to care for Hakkai as a shinki, and how she will treat Sanzo with the same respect she has afforded Hakkai.
The fire that stirred in her goes out almost as soon as he speaks the rest of what he has to say.]
Yes. That's-- that's a reasonable request. [And she appreciates that he is taking the initiative on that.]
For what it's worth, [she adds quietly,] I wish you could be around them. [Her gaze is sad when she lifts it to meet his.] As much as I'm inclined not to trust the Heavens, I just... I can't risk losing Hakkai. I can't risk losing either of them, much less both. I know you were close, so please believe me when I say I'm going to do the best I can to make sure they're safe.
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For now, all Elsa can do is show him how much she has come to care for Hakkai as a shinki, and how she will treat Sanzo with the same respect she has afforded Hakkai.
The fire that stirred in her goes out almost as soon as he speaks the rest of what he has to say.]
Yes. That's-- that's a reasonable request. [And she appreciates that he is taking the initiative on that.]
For what it's worth, [she adds quietly,] I wish you could be around them. [Her gaze is sad when she lifts it to meet his.] As much as I'm inclined not to trust the Heavens, I just... I can't risk losing Hakkai. I can't risk losing either of them, much less both. I know you were close, so please believe me when I say I'm going to do the best I can to make sure they're safe.