[It's practically new territory for Dist as well. But he remembers as a child, one of the most comforting gestures he could receive was a warm hug from the Professor. Perhaps that is why it felt appropriate to attempt the same with Iago.
He listens quietly and carefully to Iago's confession. Perhaps it shouldn't be so shocking to hear this, considering they've both had their moments of weakness in the face of this situation, whether it was one of the Lady's incentives or a trial gone awry. But this does go beyond even that. Iago is a tactician- strategizing and gaining an edge over the enemy is what he does, and he does it amazingly well. But here? Here, it's not so simple when information is scarce and the Lady has them all wrapped tightly around her finger. There is no way to really know what the future holds for them, as much as they tell themselves otherwise. Iago has been struggling with this for a while, and today...seems to have been the breaking point.
Thinking this over, Dist gives him a little squeeze.]
I desperately wish I had an answer for you. The way this horrid situation is designed, the only ones who will be several steps ahead of us are our captors. The most we can possibly do is continue to stumble in the dark until we find the light. Something in this city has what we need.
[But...that's neither here nor there for the time being. He focuses again on Iago.]
Even incredible geniuses like ourselves hit walls that feel impassible. I certainly don't see you any less for what you have told me. You are amazing, Iago, even if the Lady has done everything in her power to make you question yourself like this. This wall may seem daunting, but I assure you that it is not indestructible. After all, you helped me face mine, didn't you? Your time will come, and I will be there with you every step of the way.
[He lets out a small exhale after that.]
I am worried about you, but...that is why I am reaching out to you, as you did for me. [The next part is murmured, but no less sincere.] You have become so important to me.
he's here to MVP right back!!!
He listens quietly and carefully to Iago's confession. Perhaps it shouldn't be so shocking to hear this, considering they've both had their moments of weakness in the face of this situation, whether it was one of the Lady's incentives or a trial gone awry. But this does go beyond even that. Iago is a tactician- strategizing and gaining an edge over the enemy is what he does, and he does it amazingly well. But here? Here, it's not so simple when information is scarce and the Lady has them all wrapped tightly around her finger. There is no way to really know what the future holds for them, as much as they tell themselves otherwise. Iago has been struggling with this for a while, and today...seems to have been the breaking point.
Thinking this over, Dist gives him a little squeeze.]
I desperately wish I had an answer for you. The way this horrid situation is designed, the only ones who will be several steps ahead of us are our captors. The most we can possibly do is continue to stumble in the dark until we find the light. Something in this city has what we need.
[But...that's neither here nor there for the time being. He focuses again on Iago.]
Even incredible geniuses like ourselves hit walls that feel impassible. I certainly don't see you any less for what you have told me. You are amazing, Iago, even if the Lady has done everything in her power to make you question yourself like this. This wall may seem daunting, but I assure you that it is not indestructible. After all, you helped me face mine, didn't you? Your time will come, and I will be there with you every step of the way.
[He lets out a small exhale after that.]
I am worried about you, but...that is why I am reaching out to you, as you did for me. [The next part is murmured, but no less sincere.] You have become so important to me.