[If, in the moment when Charles' arms close around him, Junpei abruptly has the idea to simply refuse to let go so that he can't go anywhere— well, who could blame him? Charles says he'll be careful, and Junpei mostly believes that, unless someone else out there on this insane mission needs help, and then he knows there isn't any power that can hold Charles back, which is so wonderful of him and also so, so stressful—
So, well, who could blame Junpei for his errant selfish ideas.
He doesn't feel better instantly, in Charles' arms, but it does help, and it's not at all the time to address that. He doesn't immediately look up either, when Charles pulls back, instead taking a moment to look aside and down and grimace at the floor.]
Sitting on my ass right here...? I'm fine.
[Assuming the world doesn't melt, or anything. He will be fine, sitting here not getting involved, and while he's remaining firm on not going anywhere, he still can't help the guilty surge of acknowledging it like this. Sure, his own stability is important, but he sure does feel like a coward about it.
Not important. Not right now. He looks up, brow furrowed.]
You need to be okay. And not 'hero doing loads of self-sacrifice'-okay, alright?
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So, well, who could blame Junpei for his errant selfish ideas.
He doesn't feel better instantly, in Charles' arms, but it does help, and it's not at all the time to address that. He doesn't immediately look up either, when Charles pulls back, instead taking a moment to look aside and down and grimace at the floor.]
Sitting on my ass right here...? I'm fine.
[Assuming the world doesn't melt, or anything. He will be fine, sitting here not getting involved, and while he's remaining firm on not going anywhere, he still can't help the guilty surge of acknowledging it like this. Sure, his own stability is important, but he sure does feel like a coward about it.
Not important. Not right now. He looks up, brow furrowed.]
You need to be okay. And not 'hero doing loads of self-sacrifice'-okay, alright?