[She lets him pull back without a fuss and stays quiet while he explains. It's a little hard for her to understand where he's coming from, but she's trying.]
Rome, you didn't fail. You saved me. I owe you.
[It's a good thing that he's not traumatized by dying, but she doesn't want him to get this in his head, either.]
God, I don't even think you stopped for like, five minutes when all that shit was going down. You didn't, did you? Do you know how many people you must have helped?
[He shakes his head at the question, not really understanding her point.]
It's my responsibility- it's not something that deserves praise.
[It's his job with the guard to protect others, and that's what he tried to do, no matter the personal cost. That's all that matters- Kyna is a civilian, it's possible she doesn't understand that.]
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Rome, you didn't fail. You saved me. I owe you.
[It's a good thing that he's not traumatized by dying, but she doesn't want him to get this in his head, either.]
God, I don't even think you stopped for like, five minutes when all that shit was going down. You didn't, did you? Do you know how many people you must have helped?
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It's my responsibility- it's not something that deserves praise.
[It's his job with the guard to protect others, and that's what he tried to do, no matter the personal cost. That's all that matters- Kyna is a civilian, it's possible she doesn't understand that.]
You don't owe me anything.
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[She sighs. She doesn't know how to get this through to him.]
...It still means something to the people you helped, you know?
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[He can at least see that, and his expression softens as he considers her words.]
I'm glad that I was able to help- especially you. You've been a good friend to me.
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Thanks. You're pretty awesome, too. Just... you know. Be nicer to yourself.
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[Rome offers her a wry smile in exchange.]
Now- food?
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[She smiles, giving him a gentle little nudge towards the couch.]
Let me do it.
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[His brow furrows.]
I can help.
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You've always been kind to me.
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Thanks. But I mean... You know. You're hurt. You can just chill if you want.