If a cloud overshadows the moon, does the moon stop existing? [He reaches his hand up to stroke over Irene's head, expression deep, pensive.] Regardless of everything...I don't think Mr. Rin would wish us to be lost on his account.
[ there's a little anger, there, buried. ] I still - even now, I have so many questions. Why fight and leave him uninjured? Why kill him in such a cruel way, the separation - but at the same time, why leave Susato? I am beyond relieved that she is safe, but even still, I don't - I can't even begin to understand.
To leave such an obvious footprint, too but no other obvious evidence - no injuries, no recognizable hurt - except for that note, supposedly the most important piece.
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...I am glad to hear that. If nothing else - I would hope people could find solace in me.
[ ... since they didn't, for so long. since they haven't. it's hard for xie lian to feel like he deserves it - especially right now. ]
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[He tilts his head, considering.]
Of course. But...have you found solace in others, in return?
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[ not for him, anyway. too compassionate. heartbroken, from the events of the trial. ]
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If a cloud overshadows the moon, does the moon stop existing? [He reaches his hand up to stroke over Irene's head, expression deep, pensive.] Regardless of everything...I don't think Mr. Rin would wish us to be lost on his account.
[A sigh.]
We can't allow ourselves to be.
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and then, eventually: ]
...I wanted to catch the other killer more than anything.
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[He nods, his face set in a hard expression.]
I desired the same. [...] Mr. Rin's crime was...unintentional. But what they did to Miss Susato and Mr. Rex was...almost certainly cruel.
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[ there's a little anger, there, buried. ] I still - even now, I have so many questions. Why fight and leave him uninjured? Why kill him in such a cruel way, the separation - but at the same time, why leave Susato? I am beyond relieved that she is safe, but even still, I don't - I can't even begin to understand.
To leave such an obvious footprint, too but no other obvious evidence - no injuries, no recognizable hurt - except for that note, supposedly the most important piece.
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[A frustrated noise.]
But yes. It's all...puzzling. Something doesn't add up, here.
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[ the footprint, anyway. which is equally disheartening. ]
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[Horrible. Terrible.]