[ The hardest thing about it is that from Nenonen's end, this is so much like Thirteen that they can't help the way they react. Kenta's shoulders shake and the coughing starts and Nen holds him close, trying to hide those tears--trying to hide them from sensors that no longer function and watchful eyes that no longer exist. If anyone sees Thirteen's tears, they'll wind up in decontamination again. ]
I'm...here.
[ Nenonen. He called them Nenonen. Did Thirteen know they were called Nenonen? ]
Don't cry... Don't--it'll. It'll be okay...
[ "Subject Thirteen is dead."
But it feels like they're here, and Nenonen can't help the way the pressure builds behind their own eyes. Nen blinks rapidly to alleviate it, but to no avail. Wetness builds up until it starts to run down their face as well, throat constricted. ]
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I'm...here.
[ Nenonen. He called them Nenonen. Did Thirteen know they were called Nenonen? ]
Don't cry... Don't--it'll. It'll be okay...
[ "Subject Thirteen is dead."
But it feels like they're here, and Nenonen can't help the way the pressure builds behind their own eyes. Nen blinks rapidly to alleviate it, but to no avail. Wetness builds up until it starts to run down their face as well, throat constricted. ]