Perhaps if I had been bolder, then things would not have gotten out of hand at all.
[But the corners of her lips twitch up slightly at Minako's encouragement, regardless. Like an automatic reflex to the other girl's voice, despite all the worries and doubts that swirl constantly around her head.]
But if I heard someone speak like that, I would have to ask, "lacking in what, exactly?" Because I, in turn, have never considered you as such, not once. And if there exists someone who evaluates a shinki's worth merely by whatever skills they do or do not possess, then I would not regard their opinion as one worth taking into account, for clearly their view of the world is far too narrow to be of any worth.
[Her words start off quieter and hesitant, still finding difficulty with speaking candidly and worrying that she might be saying something wrong. But as she continues, certainty and sincerity enter her tone; whether right or wrong, this is something she believes wholeheartedly.
It's said she has been gifted with foresight since she was as young as the drowsy babe in her arms right now, but her sense of hindsight is just as strong. Sometimes, what she needs most is to be pulled back into the present, which Minako manages quite handily when she isn't plagued by her own concerns. If someone considers the ability to handle childcare more important than that, then fuck 'em.]
I cannot speak for anyone for myself, but I do not want you to believe that I would ever think of you that way. And if I were to give you reason to, I hope that you would tell me, so that I can correct whatever behavior led you to that belief.
[She is also slightly ignoring the babies during this impassioned monologuing, but at least the one she's holding is only drooling a bit as he tries to stay awake instead of crying bloody murder. That's nice.]
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[But the corners of her lips twitch up slightly at Minako's encouragement, regardless. Like an automatic reflex to the other girl's voice, despite all the worries and doubts that swirl constantly around her head.]
But if I heard someone speak like that, I would have to ask, "lacking in what, exactly?" Because I, in turn, have never considered you as such, not once. And if there exists someone who evaluates a shinki's worth merely by whatever skills they do or do not possess, then I would not regard their opinion as one worth taking into account, for clearly their view of the world is far too narrow to be of any worth.
[Her words start off quieter and hesitant, still finding difficulty with speaking candidly and worrying that she might be saying something wrong. But as she continues, certainty and sincerity enter her tone; whether right or wrong, this is something she believes wholeheartedly.
It's said she has been gifted with foresight since she was as young as the drowsy babe in her arms right now, but her sense of hindsight is just as strong. Sometimes, what she needs most is to be pulled back into the present, which Minako manages quite handily when she isn't plagued by her own concerns. If someone considers the ability to handle childcare more important than that, then fuck 'em.]
I cannot speak for anyone for myself, but I do not want you to believe that I would ever think of you that way. And if I were to give you reason to, I hope that you would tell me, so that I can correct whatever behavior led you to that belief.
[She is also slightly ignoring the babies during this impassioned monologuing, but at least the one she's holding is only drooling a bit as he tries to stay awake instead of crying bloody murder. That's nice.]