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[ She heads inside, looking back at Jaune once she's past him. ]

Of course I'm worried. I know what we both went through, being separated from all the parts of you that probably made that more bearable.. When she said she knew where you were, of course you're the first stop I was going to make.

[ She says it like it's only natural that she come to Jaune. He's her friend, after all, and she wants to make sure that he's okay.

The one with significantly less empathy just rolls her eyes and speaks under her breath to him. ] No part of me has ever been a liar, even if I'm not an oversharer. [ She speaks up after that, addressing both of them. ] You two take care of each other, I have to see a man about a cure if we're ever going to finish this.

The first?

[He repeats her uselessly, turning around to follow her with his eyes and staring at her more incredulously than he ever has.

He's never been the first for anything. He doesn't believe her. But he wants to.]

I...I don't know what to say.

[And then the other Weiss ruins it. His shoulders tense and he finds himself smirking at her. It should feel unfamiliar, but it doesn't.]

Is that what you tell yourself? No rush. She's in good hands.

Edited 2017-01-27 07:14 (UTC)

Once I found out what was actually going on, anyway. It turns out being without network access for a while means you miss a lot of things. I had to borrow money from... well, you to get a new one.

[ She's definitely going to pay him back for it eventually. She gives her other half a slightly wary look. She doesn't know half of what she did, but lecturing her about how she should've discussed it with the team first as a sign of respect whether she went through it or not? That's not going to help. She knows that, and she knows that once they're whole again it'll be okay. She might have the optimism in this duo too.

The Ice Queen doesn't respond to Jaune's question, instead simply turning to the door and closing it behind her. She'll be back with whatever poison apple she comes up with, or if Nygma's suppressant is ready. It's a "cure" for her problems, anyway.

The Weiss still present doesn't particularly like the idea of staying here with Jaune to both make sure he's okay and to stay safe while her other half gets things done either, but this Weiss is also the one who wants to believe in herself- she wants to believe that even her worst parts will do the right thing, that she would know they're better together, even if the aggressive attitude is all her counterpart. ]

How are you feeling?

Who the hell let him have money?

[He's very aware that his other half would go to any lengths to make sure Weiss was happy. He probably would too--just not with his own money. He looks a tinge annoyed, but he just shrugs. It's not like he can't steal more. With a sarcastic wave at the door, he turns and flops down on the couch.]

Like I'm invincible. There's no bullshit, no lies anymore. I know where everyone stands, and I have you around. [He stands back up, grabbing his hoodie off the counter and slipping it on as he approaches her.]

For once I'm happy. How are you feeling?

[If this Weiss is unhappy, that could blow up in his face later. The sooner he fixes anything that might make her unhappy, the sooner they can be okay together. It's not empathy or compassion. It just makes sense.]

I said "borrowed," I promise I'll pay you back.

[ She refrains from saying something along the lines of 'You don't sound happy,' largely because she's pretty sure that's one of those rude things you're not supposed to say outloud. But if he's right, if there's really nothing to worry about...

Should she just trust him? ]

You never cursed before things went poorly. It's up to you how you want to speak, but.. I can't help but notice you're still doing it, when the other you didn't.

[ She gives him an empathetic, knowing look. Just because everything's in his face and he's in everyone's face doesn't mean he doesn't feel. ]

I.. don't feel right, staying here and doing nothing. I should be helping. I know it's a safety issue because there's only one Myrtenaster and I'm less likely to want to hurt someone when it's necessary, but inaction is just as bad as doing something wrong.

You don't have to worry about paying me back. You're not the one I'm upset with.

[He nearly flinches, as if caught in a lie. Positive or negative sides, he still feels exposed when Weiss mentions his flaws. Maybe even moreso with this one because it feels more sincere.]

I hold back a lot more than you think. Sometimes I curse in my head. But I don't say it out loud because I was raised to think cursing is wrong. But it can't be wrong if it's the truth. [There's a small, brittle smile.]

Does it bother you? I can stop if it does.

No, you're not wrong. It feels wrong to just stay here. [He stares at her thoughtfully. He could use this as an opportunity to look for Emerald himself, but he doesn't particularly want to put Weiss in danger.] But if you're out there, your other half is going to worry about you, and that's going to distract her. So that's wrong too.

Edited 2017-01-28 07:57 (UTC)

I don't.. want to make you hide who you are or cover it up if it's truly helping you and not just inducing you to snowball into further anger. The way I was raised, it makes it uncomfortable for me, though. I was taught that using such language makes you.. well, a lot of things I know you're not, Jaune.

[ At least, not things she would consider him anymore. Vulgar and trashy? Certainly not, and she refrains from speaking the exact words to spare his feelings. She doesn't want him accusing her of thinking wrong things about him, especially when she knows he isn't. ]

I'm fairly certain I'd forgive myself for not telling myself first. [ She's giving herself permission, does that count.. ]

I'm not angry. Being around you makes me happy. I'll stop for you, but if you know I'm not, why let it bother you?

[He stares at her warily. Was she just saying those things because she was the kind version of herself? Or was she being sincere?] Do you mean that?

Are you? I didn't think you were so forgiving of your mistakes. [She is a perfectionist, after all.]

Because there are some things I've been taught from birth and speaking properly is one of them. It isn't as though it's easy to overcome things like that overnight, try as I might with many of them.

[ "Unlearning" is sometimes just as important as learning, but far more difficult. ] If I thought such negative things about you, I don't think even my other half would've stuck around you or trusted you to leave me here. I mean what I said.

[ That's a difficult thing. ] I recognize them and I try to improve on those mistakes. But I don't think I'd ever consider doing the right thing a mistake, even if it didn't end the way I wanted it to.

Properly. [He scoffs.] It doesn't matter how educated you sound, an insult is still an insult.

[He keeps staring, before finally his gaze strays to the ground.] Funny. Her and you had very different things to say.

She might forgive herself, but I doubt she'd forget me if I let anything happen to you. I can't do that. I can't let you leave. Not yet anyway. I'd offer to go with you, but... [Shrugs. They both know his track record of looking after friends.]

I know that, but it doesn't make it any easier to knock something I've had drilled into me since I was a child. That's why I said if that's who you are and how you want to speak, it's okay. But I did notice you only do it when you're angry or upset.

[ She watches him as his gaze turns away from her. ] What did she say?

[ Weiss doesn't like being told that he can't let her leave, a little concerned about that. ] What happens if I try to anyway? The Jaune I know wouldn't let someone saying no stop him, especially me.

Well, I'm certainly not upset now. I'm happier than I've been in... I don't know. Longer than I can remember.

That I'm an idiot who doesn't understand the meaning of the word "no". [He folds his arms, shoulders tense.] It doesn't matter now. I like you more.

[He finally looks back at her.] You're right. I have to keep you safe, Weiss. You might not be happy about it, you might even resent me, but I'm just asking you to trust me. It's better than the alternative.

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