[Oh. For a second Kotori is dumbstruck too, letting the words and the hand on her head wash over her. The pat isn't completely gentle, but what gentleness is there is palpable, something in its strength and weight makes the promise seem more real. It feels like... like her father's strength, in a way, back when he was still a part of her life. Large and even intimidating to people around him, but always with that kindness right under that surface, steady, protective.
Tears still fall as she tilts her head up under his hand, but the smile she tries to give is sincere.]
Thank you... I believe in you, Shizuo-san.
[Once he goes, she keeps watching the doorway even as she tries to sit down, breathe out all that tension. He promised... now she just needs to believe him.]
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Tears still fall as she tilts her head up under his hand, but the smile she tries to give is sincere.]
Thank you... I believe in you, Shizuo-san.
[Once he goes, she keeps watching the doorway even as she tries to sit down, breathe out all that tension. He promised... now she just needs to believe him.]