audio; un: okami

[whatshimadayou]

It is my understanding that we were gathered to function as a team. A concept that is, perhaps, difficult for many of us to become accustomed to, but a path we have had no choice but to take in any case.

Yet here we are, already faced with danger enough from our missions, and we are equally forced to fear one of our own as well?

Explain to me why we should endure the presence of a monster who cannot keep his nature in check. How many were injured by Koltira's hand, yet all of us remain silent.

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[winces]

[ she watches him carefully, her eyes unnaturally sharp under the faint lighting of the saloon. ]

And if he asked you — begged you — not to do anything? What would you do?

[whatshimadayou]

I would argue with him at first. [It's an honest answer.]

But ultimately, I would listen. Despite everything, I love my brother. I would not dismiss his wishes, as I once did.

[winces]

[ olivia is quiet for a long, long time. she barely moves, even, looking suddenly pale and lifeless where she sits.

a moment passes, and her lashes flutter suddenly that may or may have nothing to do with the sudden breath she sucks in.

she glances around hastily. ]

—Where did that waiter go? It's pretty hard to eat without any food, heh...

[whatshimadayou]

Olivia...

[Gently, he squeezes her hand, watching how she reacts. The argument she and Achilles had, it must have been difficult.

And if Achilles does truly love Olivia, would he not listen? Pride. Pride, truly, is difficult, and can make one bull-headed. Hanzo has been guilty of this, and his own stubbornness.]

You can always speak to me. You do not need to hide, if you do not wish to.

[winces]

[ she hasn't looked back at him yet, but her hand squeezes his out of reflex, desperation. ]

...I don't really want to think about it too much, [ she confesses, her voice small. quiet. ]

I'm.. a little too afraid what I might discover, if I do.