[Kaworu isn't listening. He's too lost in the ache inside of him; Paul understands what that's like. It's why, when he switches mediums, his voice is barely leashed panic, low and fiercely intent.]
I don't know.
But you have to tell us where you are. We can talk all about this when you tell us where you are.
Or if it's your fault, it's my and Izuku-kun's fault, for not saying no, and it's his Lyctors' fault, for not saying he couldn't, and it's Mariana's fault, for not keeping him when he went back to her.
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She forgot, but she'll remember.
If you won't come home let Izuku-kun get you.
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I don't know.
But you have to tell us where you are. We can talk all about this when you tell us where you are.
Don't do this to me. Not you too.
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He makes soft sound, the weakest of cries.]
Near home.
...I won't leave you.
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Shh.
[Gentle, even with the tremor of his shivering.]
I believe you. Stay there for me until Izuku-kun gets you.
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[He knows. But for some reason, it makes him feel better to know he could hear it confirmed.]
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[It was death.]
She's still here, even if you can't feel her.
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So you have to look after yourself for her. So she can feel it.
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[Fierce and undeniable.]
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We waited for you. We'll wait for her.
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Or if it's your fault, it's my and Izuku-kun's fault, for not saying no, and it's his Lyctors' fault, for not saying he couldn't, and it's Mariana's fault, for not keeping him when he went back to her.