[Chihiro tries very hard to do just that, but the panic isn't so quick to leave. His heart is thudding in his chest and he tries to swallow back the tears.]
Mm.
[He's fighting to resolve the issue in his mind. Leon, how is he here? How? and then, as sudden as the gentle pat on his head, something seems to click. VR. This isn't real. Things didn't have to make sense. It explained so much! The flash of light, the change in scenery, the surreal atmosphere, Leon- it was all virtual.]
No.
[His voice is tiny and soft and still hitches from time to time, but he shakes his head firmly.]
No, it does make sense K-Kuwata-san. I couldn't- I thought maybe M-monokuma was...
[His grip on the handkerchief between his fingers tightens, but he forces himself to meet Leon's eyes.]
no subject
Mm.
[He's fighting to resolve the issue in his mind. Leon, how is he here? How? and then, as sudden as the gentle pat on his head, something seems to click. VR. This isn't real. Things didn't have to make sense. It explained so much! The flash of light, the change in scenery, the surreal atmosphere, Leon- it was all virtual.]
No.
[His voice is tiny and soft and still hitches from time to time, but he shakes his head firmly.]
No, it does make sense K-Kuwata-san. I couldn't- I thought maybe M-monokuma was...
[His grip on the handkerchief between his fingers tightens, but he forces himself to meet Leon's eyes.]
Will you be there too?