[ That's fair. Xiao's not good with human emotions, but he's seen death and bloodshed many times. It's something he's gotten used to, but things like remorse will always remain. ]
The island is unpredictable, as are the people in it. It was bound to happen eventually. ... I'm not good with comforting others. However, if there is anything you want to say or do while I'm here, I can stay for a little while.
Ever considered that simply being there can be a comfort?
[ He smiles, taking a sip of his juice. ]
I truly thought we'd have just a bit more time, but... we've been taught a valuable lesson, haven't we? What they said about needing sacrifices was very much true.
[ Somehow, the honestly of Wei Wuxian's answer wasn't what Xiao expected. That being said – ]
You have nothing to worry about with me. I will not give in to our captors' demands to sacrifice others for their own sakes. This has always been for them, and we are simply being used as means to an end.
[ A beat, then: ] Whether you chose to believe me or not is up to you, though. I will not try to persuade you otherwise.
[ He thinks that it's impossible to commit to saying that he won't kill someone for the sake of sacrifice, and so he doesn't return that same sentiment in kind to Xiao. ]
I think we're all fine, at least for the time being. I at least won't be paranoid laying my head to rest tonight.
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[ He also liked Merlin enough to hang out with him, so that only builds upon his frustration. ]
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The island is unpredictable, as are the people in it. It was bound to happen eventually. ... I'm not good with comforting others. However, if there is anything you want to say or do while I'm here, I can stay for a little while.
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[ He smiles, taking a sip of his juice. ]
I truly thought we'd have just a bit more time, but... we've been taught a valuable lesson, haven't we? What they said about needing sacrifices was very much true.
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...It is. Those weren't empty words from our captors. Are you worried for your own safety?
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[ Quick, simple, confident. ]
I'll kill whoever chooses to come after me, or die attempting to kill them.
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You have nothing to worry about with me. I will not give in to our captors' demands to sacrifice others for their own sakes. This has always been for them, and we are simply being used as means to an end.
[ A beat, then: ] Whether you chose to believe me or not is up to you, though. I will not try to persuade you otherwise.
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[ He thinks that it's impossible to commit to saying that he won't kill someone for the sake of sacrifice, and so he doesn't return that same sentiment in kind to Xiao. ]
I think we're all fine, at least for the time being. I at least won't be paranoid laying my head to rest tonight.