[You know, that raises many questions about Jade, but he'll be nice and refrain from asking about it for now.]
I'm pleased, then. [His smile is almost gentle.] I understand; while this entire situation is dreadful... I feel as though I've gained something very valuable from it.
[...He's not talking about everything he's learned.]
[This is such a strange feeling. It makes him feel vulnerable, weak, but it isn't concerning or frightening. Trust, then. How bizarre, that a place like this could foster trust.]
You can thank me when all of this is over. We still have much to do, after all. Once this is over, once we've put an end to the Lady and her schemes... Then I want to hear it again.
[Properly this time, don't go whispering it!!]
I know you won't let me down.
[Because as stupid as it is, he genuinely does trust Dist.]
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Well, of course. I am rather fond of you, after all.
[It was mostly a joke, though... Unless he can take over a country in Dist's world????]
You act as though you've never had anyone tell you this sort of thing before.
[...you totally haven't, have you.]
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I haven't. Ever. [...] You make me feel as though I belong for once.
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I'm pleased, then. [His smile is almost gentle.] I understand; while this entire situation is dreadful... I feel as though I've gained something very valuable from it.
[...He's not talking about everything he's learned.]
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...Mm. [He nods and glances at Iago. His eyes are a little puffy from the tears, but he's composed at least.] I believe I have as well.
[This last bit comes out somewhat whispered, but no less sincere.]
Thank you, Iago.
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You can thank me when all of this is over. We still have much to do, after all. Once this is over, once we've put an end to the Lady and her schemes... Then I want to hear it again.
[Properly this time, don't go whispering it!!]
I know you won't let me down.
[Because as stupid as it is, he genuinely does trust Dist.]
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[That gives him all the more strength in his words. So he repeats, determination in his eyes:]
Of course I won't. And I have no intention of slowing down in my pursuits. I will continue to do what I can to advance toward our escape.
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[well duh, they are the two smartest people here, of course???]
I'm looking forward to it.
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[Because yeah, exactly. Plus, he feels like he has the best chance of really figuring out just what the hell the Lady is up to...]
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[You handle the Lady and her technology, he'll
scream into his hands trying tofigure out Rembrandt. It'll be fine!!]