[Maybe he would have spared that woman a frown after she'd pointed out how he'd spoken... Maybe he would have said something in response. Maybe. The truth is, though, Calamity Naminé's words actually have his entire body freezing in place for a moment. He's accepted all those things that had been buried deep inside, but there's just something about everything she's saying.
Everyone else chimes in after its done speaking, but Vanitas remains silent for quite some time. The part about being useless once everything was done -- it still repeats in his mind as he turns away from everyone, keeping his face concealed. He's staring at the floor for a long while, expression unreadable, even if it could be seen.
--if there's ever a day we go back...that will all be lost.
Only a memory, huh? Some part of him wants to comment that she should at least be grateful for that much. To have lived a life where she's loved by at least some people.
Heh... yeah. Right.
It's by the time Sora's finished talking, he finally does speak. His back is still to everyone, so the initial words might not be audible to absolutely everyone.] ...That's life.
[Turning, his expression is still unreadable, his voice still serious.] It hurts. That's just how it is. We either deal with it or [the tiniest falter of his voice is here] run away from the pain because it's too much.
[His mouth closes for a moment, jawline tensing as his teeth clench together.] Eventually, we die and that's all there is to it. The lucky ones become memories.
[It's after this, he's holding a blink and sighing.] ...
[If it looks like he's struggling, it's everyone's imagination.] ... Tch, the point is -- stop being an idiot, already. Everyone becomes a memory sooner or later! You think this Kairi person is somehow better than you because she's not a Nobody? Guess what -- she's going to die, one day. Meaning she's going to become "only" a memory, too. You make it sound like becoming one is a bad thing, when it means your life actually had a purpose!
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Everyone else chimes in after its done speaking, but Vanitas remains silent for quite some time. The part about being useless once everything was done -- it still repeats in his mind as he turns away from everyone, keeping his face concealed. He's staring at the floor for a long while, expression unreadable, even if it could be seen.
--if there's ever a day we go back...that will all be lost.
Only a memory, huh? Some part of him wants to comment that she should at least be grateful for that much. To have lived a life where she's loved by at least some people.
Heh... yeah. Right.
It's by the time Sora's finished talking, he finally does speak. His back is still to everyone, so the initial words might not be audible to absolutely everyone.] ...That's life.
[Turning, his expression is still unreadable, his voice still serious.] It hurts. That's just how it is. We either deal with it or [the tiniest falter of his voice is here] run away from the pain because it's too much.
[His mouth closes for a moment, jawline tensing as his teeth clench together.] Eventually, we die and that's all there is to it. The lucky ones become memories.
[It's after this, he's holding a blink and sighing.] ...
[If it looks like he's struggling, it's everyone's imagination.] ... Tch, the point is -- stop being an idiot, already. Everyone becomes a memory sooner or later! You think this Kairi person is somehow better than you because she's not a Nobody? Guess what -- she's going to die, one day. Meaning she's going to become "only" a memory, too. You make it sound like becoming one is a bad thing, when it means your life actually had a purpose!
[So... so there.]