Alright. [that feels a little better, to know that it's okay to feel two things like this at once. like she isn't broken for feeling sad and relieved at the same time.]
... Thank you. You and Buzen both have been helpful, when it comes to feelings. [hearing from someone who also has trouble with it, but maybe a little more experience, is nice. affirming.]
Matsui gives her hands a gentle little squeeze at that, though, and his expression conveys a faint sense of relief. Being unable to help in so many ways so often is a trying thing for a sword. At least, if nothing else, they have this.]
Mm. ...It is very much like handling some of the newly manifested swords in our Citadel, really. We've all had similar struggles and questions, concerns and fears... It's difficult to proceed without someone to help guide the way.
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she nods a little, thinking that over.]
Alright. [that feels a little better, to know that it's okay to feel two things like this at once. like she isn't broken for feeling sad and relieved at the same time.]
... Thank you. You and Buzen both have been helpful, when it comes to feelings. [hearing from someone who also has trouble with it, but maybe a little more experience, is nice. affirming.]
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Matsui gives her hands a gentle little squeeze at that, though, and his expression conveys a faint sense of relief. Being unable to help in so many ways so often is a trying thing for a sword. At least, if nothing else, they have this.]
Mm. ...It is very much like handling some of the newly manifested swords in our Citadel, really. We've all had similar struggles and questions, concerns and fears... It's difficult to proceed without someone to help guide the way.