[ If she didn't look befuddled before, she certainly does now. She can't even stop herself from asking what she knows Nyuu never would. ]
Why?
[ Kindness for the sake of kindness. How is that actually a thing? How could he be alive for so long if he was so nice? She's seen what the world does to people who are good and kind: they're taken advantage of by others. People like her, and people like the ones who've wanted to hurt her, using those good people as methods of doing so. It'll just get him hurt, so...why? ]
Why? [He seems flabbergasted by the very question. Why ask 'why'?]
Because, you were in trouble, and I can tell that you are a good person, Nyuu-san. As a ninja, and as a young man, I want to help everyone that I can! So... it only makes sense!
[ Again, she's stunned by so honest an answer. Honest, and simply said. Like it's the most unsurprising thing in the world. A good person? She's tempted to smile at that, but a thought hits her before she can grow too conceited.
He's not wrong. Nyuu is a good person. She can't go letting herself forget that. Nyuu is the sunshine that warms people's hearts. She's the ideal version of herself she made so no one would hurt because of her again. It's only natural that ideal self would be a good person; her opposite in all ways.
[ Sorry Lee, Lucy's not exactly a smiler. Bad things tend to happen when she does, or sad things. Genuinely unpleasant things, etc. you get the idea. ]
Just watch out. Checking on me all the time...something might grab you.
[ Though, she'll at least keep an eye out herself until Nyuu decides to bring her happy ass back to the forefront. No sense in letting someone Nyuu knows die under her watch. ]
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Why?
[ Kindness for the sake of kindness. How is that actually a thing? How could he be alive for so long if he was so nice? She's seen what the world does to people who are good and kind: they're taken advantage of by others. People like her, and people like the ones who've wanted to hurt her, using those good people as methods of doing so. It'll just get him hurt, so...why? ]
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Because, you were in trouble, and I can tell that you are a good person, Nyuu-san. As a ninja, and as a young man, I want to help everyone that I can! So... it only makes sense!
[He raises a thumbs up to confirm this.]
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He's not wrong. Nyuu is a good person. She can't go letting herself forget that. Nyuu is the sunshine that warms people's hearts. She's the ideal version of herself she made so no one would hurt because of her again. It's only natural that ideal self would be a good person; her opposite in all ways.
Only Nyuu. ]
I suppose it does.
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It is indeed the truth! Do not worry... I am sure that we will find our way out of this game soon!
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Just watch out. Checking on me all the time...something might grab you.
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That is a risk I will have to take! When I am this determined to protect someone... no hold can keep me for long. I am sure of it!
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Then...I'm counting on you. [ She shrugs, and there's a hint of a smile on her lips. Just a little one. Teeny tiny. ]
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He beams at her again and offers a thumbs up.]
I will not let you down! [he'll remember that tiny hint of a smile and document it in his youthful brain.
With that, Lee presses onwards in helping her find an exit...]
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I'm sure you won't.
[ Though, she'll at least keep an eye out herself until Nyuu decides to bring her happy ass back to the forefront. No sense in letting someone Nyuu knows die under her watch. ]