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She’d never turned to look at anyone faster! “Shiryu, it is far from a burden, I assure you.

It is always a treat for me to spend time with a friend. The sooner you see it as such, the better.”

She is most worried that he may be doubting himself; she wishes she could better understand his predicament, that way he would not be so alone in this endeavor.

Helen gives Shiryu’s arm a light squeeze with a smile of encouragement as she leads him along. “Perhaps the two of us could find something new for you to enjoy…?”

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                                                                                                ^{Her sudden} BURST ^{silenced him momentarily. She said it wasn’t a burden (he FELT like one) & was willing to spend time with a f r i e n d (she meant a CRIPPLE). But the ugly truth} REFUSED ^{to come forth & taint whatever PURE KINDNESS she stretched forth to him. Maybe..he can} EXTINGUISH ^{his bitterness–even if it is for a little while.}

                                                                                               ^{Somehow, through it all; through his} ANGER & PITY, ^{he managed to} S M I L E ^{for her. ❛ Yes–he will try even if it was JUST FOR TODAY. Possibly. I am HOPEFUL, Tutch-san. I thank you for bringing me out today. We will indeed find} SOMETHING ^{that we can enjoy; something to make me forget what I have lost & treasure what I have GAINED instead. ❜}