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The utter discouragement on the girl’s soft features broke his heart. Granted, he didn’t blame her for being so numb; so young and she witnessed far too many tragedies. ( No child deserved to see what she saw. ) Nonetheless, it still pained Kanji to see the little girl lose all hope. She was always a pinnacle of hope to him and it was all eradicated because of this ( fucking ) bear.
He nodded at her question, holding her up on his arm.
❛ Yeah, ya know th’ fairy, Kyu ? Or, Pooh Bear ? She’s
gonna help us get outta here. We’ll be free, soon. ❜ He
confirmed, then he adjusted her so he can hug her.
❛ ‘m really sorry ‘bout all the things you had to see.
You didn’t deserve it. No one does. And if there’s
a way, I’mma beat this bear, an’ I’mma beat ‘im
good. ❜ He promised.
“Fairy-san?”
She knew Kyu. She was the one helping her when the strangers were bullying her. They helped each other out without even knowing one another. It was strange, but they formed something of a small alliance for the moment. How was she going to help them get out of there? Nanako couldn’t imagine she’d fly them all out.
Some of the people, like Kanji, would be too heavy.
Or maybe, the fairy was smart enough to where as she had some sort of idea that they could all use to get each other out? Nanako was getting desperate. She would be willing to allow them to try anything that would end all this senseless killing and suffering.
When he hugged her, it took her a moment before she actually hugged him back. He was warm and strong. Just like always. And the thought of anything happening to that was too much for her to bear.
“I’ll be okay, Kanji-oniichan. But please don’t fight the Warden. He’ll hurt you.”
He nodded once again at her question.
❛ Yeah, she saved us from gettin’ hurt out there an’
she’s gonna help us get out. ❜ He explained to her,
then a small smile curved upon pale, sharp features
when Nanako returned the embrace. He gingerly
squeezed the small girl in his arms, then upon her
pleading, he pulled back to look at her. They had
already lost far too many people, he didn’t doubt that
Nanako was terrified of losing him next.
❛Alright, I won’ touch ‘im. ‘m just worried
‘bout you. ❜