[they're amenable terms, so he'll nod once more as he reaches out to take the folded paper, tucking it securely into place on the inside of his jacket.]
I'll do both, and I'll also do my best to ensure that as many people make it out of this as possible.
[his hand then strays to his side, where it rests against the scabbard of the sword he's been wearing nonstop since before his own trial.]
[the look that he gives her seems to be vaguely contemplative, but he nods soon enough. taking one step back, his hand moves up to the hilt of his sword as he starts to withdraw it from its sheath.]
Then... I'll end this quickly for you. The one thanking anyone here should be me, so... thank you. I'll do my best to make that cat pay.
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I'll do both, and I'll also do my best to ensure that as many people make it out of this as possible.
[his hand then strays to his side, where it rests against the scabbard of the sword he's been wearing nonstop since before his own trial.]
...Would you prefer to wait?
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[She shakes her head when he offers to postpone.]
I... I think the longer I wait, the worse it'll feel...
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Then... I'll end this quickly for you. The one thanking anyone here should be me, so... thank you. I'll do my best to make that cat pay.
[also to bring everyone back, that too.]
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[It's weird to be thanked for being willing to die.
She sees that he's readying his sword, so she closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, and tries not to think too much about what's going to happen.
She doesn't expect to hear Maya's voice just then...]