Yes...perhaps that is what they desire--rather than see us instantly succumb to insanity, they wish to break our spirit, one by one...drinking in our pain and suffering as if it is an exquisite wine that is to be enjoyed slowly, but surely.
[ Knoll never holds out any hope when it comes to his captors...past -- and if he should be unlucky enough -- and future ones included. ]
So, it would make sense that it would include throwing a spot of hope for us, at the very least. Truly, only time will tell if it they really would, but I am sure nearly all of us would take it nevertheless.
However, if there is one thing I am sure of, it is that we will have no trouble in gathering others to help solve matters. A loss like this was despairing, but it seems to have inspired a sense of grim determination in some.
[um. well. that is definitely one way of describing it.
Yukina's gaze is on her hands, not on his face, so he probably won't see the way her expression flickers at the words - but when she raises her head, the look on her face is grave.]
...I hope that you're right. About... people being willing to work together to solve this. I agree that those of us who are innocent will be highly motivated to find the killer, but...
[Her voice is small.]
How can anyone know who to trust, now? There's a killer among us.
Even in a situation where people don't know who to trust, most will make the attempt to trust and hope for the best. At least... sooner or later.
[ ... ]
It'll be up to us to decide who to trust, and in the end, our decisions will be the only thing that guides us--whether it will be to an early grave or somehow out of this place.
But her expression softens a little, and she actually manages a smile, however strained it is.] ...thank you, Knoll-san. For... reassuring me.
[She wants to believe that everyone will be able to work together... but it all seems so bleak right now. Hearing that most of them probably will make an attempt to trust, from someone else... it makes it easier to hold onto that hope herself.]
[ Knoll's not expecting much ... honestly. But, still-- ]
It's the least that I could do.
[ ...it's not perfect and maybe his words may mean nothing should the worse come to pass. But for now it seems it'll do. He wants to smile too, but right now, he can't manage. However, though his expression still remained serious, there was the unmistakable gentleness evident on his countenance. ]
And you do deserve for someone to treat you with kindness. I've no doubt others would agree.
Well... except for... [The actual killer. That person, she... wants to believe she'd treat them fairly, but honestly, she just wants so badly to make them pay for what they did.] No, dwelling on it won't help. Anyway, I really appreciate you coming to see me.
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[ Knoll never holds out any hope when it comes to his captors...past -- and if he should be unlucky enough -- and future ones included. ]
So, it would make sense that it would include throwing a spot of hope for us, at the very least. Truly, only time will tell if it they really would, but I am sure nearly all of us would take it nevertheless.
However, if there is one thing I am sure of, it is that we will have no trouble in gathering others to help solve matters. A loss like this was despairing, but it seems to have inspired a sense of grim determination in some.
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Yukina's gaze is on her hands, not on his face, so he probably won't see the way her expression flickers at the words - but when she raises her head, the look on her face is grave.]
...I hope that you're right. About... people being willing to work together to solve this. I agree that those of us who are innocent will be highly motivated to find the killer, but...
[Her voice is small.]
How can anyone know who to trust, now? There's a killer among us.
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[ ... ]
It'll be up to us to decide who to trust, and in the end, our decisions will be the only thing that guides us--whether it will be to an early grave or somehow out of this place.
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[She'd prefer to avoid an early grave if she can.
But her expression softens a little, and she actually manages a smile, however strained it is.] ...thank you, Knoll-san. For... reassuring me.
[She wants to believe that everyone will be able to work together... but it all seems so bleak right now. Hearing that most of them probably will make an attempt to trust, from someone else... it makes it easier to hold onto that hope herself.]
You're very kind.
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It's the least that I could do.
[ ...it's not perfect and maybe his words may mean nothing should the worse come to pass. But for now it seems it'll do. He wants to smile too, but right now, he can't manage. However, though his expression still remained serious, there was the unmistakable gentleness evident on his countenance. ]
And you do deserve for someone to treat you with kindness. I've no doubt others would agree.
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[...but then, under her breath - ]
Well... except for... [The actual killer. That person, she... wants to believe she'd treat them fairly, but honestly, she just wants so badly to make them pay for what they did.] No, dwelling on it won't help. Anyway, I really appreciate you coming to see me.
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That's right... most of us do deserve that kindness.
[ Knoll would leave the revenge-taking up to everyone else, but even he doesn't think he could forgive them. Not easily. ]
Regardless, I'm glad that you would have me. I should be going now, I suppose, but I hope that you are able to at least sleep well.
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[She manages a small smile, and since it seems like he's on his way out, she clasps her hands and bows.]
Please get some rest tonight. I'm sure we'll all need our strength for what's to come.