[Shion clings to his hand, focusing on the touch and Ignis' words. Trying to believe them. Trying to let them sink into his mind as deeply as the shadow's words did. But it was hard, because the shadow knew. It was him. It knew him better than anyone else and it was right. He had no idea how to fight it, how to stop it taking over.]
Nezumi doesn't. He leaves. Don't ever think that is not because you are a nutjob Shion. We know he leaves, ever time. Every future. Even the Nezumi here won't put up with you for long. He will learn soon enough.
Dad didn't go away, not by choice anyways. Not even... [He trailed off, glancing at Ignis. Not wanting to continue.]
Even when you killed him? See you can't even say it Shion, can't let yourself admit how much I am the real you.
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Nezumi doesn't. He leaves. Don't ever think that is not because you are a nutjob Shion. We know he leaves, ever time. Every future. Even the Nezumi here won't put up with you for long. He will learn soon enough.
Dad didn't go away, not by choice anyways. Not even... [He trailed off, glancing at Ignis. Not wanting to continue.]
Even when you killed him? See you can't even say it Shion, can't let yourself admit how much I am the real you.