[It startles them, clearly, the way that Guy responds, handling them as if it were nothing. As if they'd said something totally...benign. After a pause, they look up at him.]
Even if I'd never been human at all? It wouldn't bother you...or scare you?
[It's an illogical thing to ask, they know. After all, they're here, together, because of Ava.]
Why would it? I liked you before I knew that, and I still like you now. It doesn't matter what you are.
[He gives a quiet laugh, his eyes softening.]
Besides, you sound an awful lot like someone I know. He's not exactly a person either, and he's not always happy with that. He thinks people should treat him differently, or be scared of him. I won't lie - some people do.
But he's still my best friend. Even if he's not exactly like me, it shouldn't matter. He is who he is. Just like you are who you are.
[He won't ignore just how delicate that touch is, crossing his own gloved hand to rest overtop the god's small grip.]
I won't either, Justice.
[He'll tug his arm gently to redirect their attention back to the desk.]
Here. Maybe we can draw some places around the palace, or things from back home. You can show Ava that you kept her offering. Once we're all done, I can make something to fasten them all together so that she can look at them easily without losing them.
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gonna reach out and bop him on the head a little.]
You're still you. That's good enough for me.
I'll try to keep that in mind in the future. If I'm going to offer anything to you, I want it to be something you can use, okay?
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[It startles them, clearly, the way that Guy responds, handling them as if it were nothing. As if they'd said something totally...benign. After a pause, they look up at him.]
Even if I'd never been human at all? It wouldn't bother you...or scare you?
[It's an illogical thing to ask, they know. After all, they're here, together, because of Ava.]
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[He gives a quiet laugh, his eyes softening.]
Besides, you sound an awful lot like someone I know. He's not exactly a person either, and he's not always happy with that. He thinks people should treat him differently, or be scared of him. I won't lie - some people do.
But he's still my best friend. Even if he's not exactly like me, it shouldn't matter. He is who he is. Just like you are who you are.
That's all there is to it.
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[Hesitantly, Justice reaches out and curls their small fingers around his sleeve.]
I'll never forget this.
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I won't either, Justice.
[He'll tug his arm gently to redirect their attention back to the desk.]
Here. Maybe we can draw some places around the palace, or things from back home. You can show Ava that you kept her offering. Once we're all done, I can make something to fasten them all together so that she can look at them easily without losing them.
You think we can manage that alright?
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[And finally, now, Justice can't help but sound happy.]