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[salvagedsoul]

[An audio post begins, and for a few seconds it's just the sound of the rain. Then, a piano begins to play. Those familiar with classical music would recognize it as French Suite No. 4, a well-known work by German composer J.S. Bach.

The music goes on for about fifteen minutes. It's a piece with a sense of introversion to it - even as the music turns complicated and speedy in some areas, it maintains a restrained elegance. Emotional, without being passionate.

When it finally ends, there are another few seconds of rainfall before Kaworu speaks.]

The demands of human relationships are overwhelming when you consider just how much love a heart needs to survive.

But, conversely, a heart can give an infinite amount of love in turn. The world is less scary if you simply remember this.

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[drowns]

[He didn't answer her questions. It bothers her, a little bit, but she won't press it for now.] Mm. I suppose I would. How do you see it?

[salvagedsoul]

[This is the kind of puzzle Kaworu just can't resist.]

And, you are not?

[it's not smarmy or rhetorical, he's really asking.]

[salvagedsoul]

[he must not be able to tell through the network. that's plausible; Kaworu has no idea how his abilities work.]

It's you who can't help but hear the truth. This is just music.

[salvagedsoul]

Yes, I'm not sure where to start.

You wouldn't know anyone good with woodworking or carving, would you?

[eyecontact]

I'm afraid I don't. :( I'm sorry! But there has to be someone...these busted up buildings don't fix themselves!
Usually...

[salvagedsoul]

That's true.

I still owe you for the help you gave me, though. Let me know if you ever need a favor.

[firstroar]

It takes familiarity to know for certain, doesn't it? It's something you have. I think...to a degree I do not.

[eyecontact]

You don't owe me anything! It was more like...one fan of music doing right by another. It's not something that needs to be paid for.

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[motioned]

Mm, I think even if it is overwhelming, it gets better pretty often, though.

[salvagedsoul]

Lilim are very sensitive creatures. Their hearts are deeply affected by even the smallest offenses. To protect themselves, they adopt indifference, pretend they don't need anyone but themselves, and devalue the effects their actions have on others.

[salvagedsoul]

Familiarity...

[does he? Kaworu's only recently experienced any of this for himself. more flattery.]

You do not... with music, or with love?

[salvagedsoul]

I'm still grateful for it. I insist.

[firstroar]

Saying so would be unkind to all those who have cared for me, wouldn't it? Even those I no longer remember.

But I was born in a world that sought to stifle and seal away emotions too strong to manage. What I can sense here is vastly different to what I've known. In a way, it makes me a stranger.

[salvagedsoul]

That's very optimistic. Please, spread that warmth to others.

[eyecontact]

Well...Then maybe letting me sit and listen sometime! In person. Music sounds better in person.

[salvagedsoul]

That assertion assumes that if people could love infinitely, they would. I never said that.

I never got to thank you for helping me back then.

[motioned]

I'd say it's more realistic! I mean, people are much stronger than a lot of them give themselves credit for.

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[salvagedsoul]

There are always unhappy people, worldwide, sharpening their ability to hide it on a daily basis. It's very brave and generous of you to reach out to them.

Why do you do it?

[salvagedsoul]

...I see.

[a thoughtful pause.]

But is there peace here? Does what you've had a chance to see make you happy?

[concealingeyes]

[It's kind of embarrassing since he praised her for it. She isn't doing anything huge...]

ah. it's nothing like that. but no one wants to be alone. I don't, either. I want a future where everyone has someone to support them. that's what I've always wanted for my friends.

I know it's rough though. I know a lot of people lock themselves up inside because they were hurt. I don't want them to be alone most of all. so I guess I just keep a lot of this in mind when I meet people.

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[imusntrunaway]

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I'm fine.

[invocation]

[She opens her mouth to protest that...then scowls, apparently at a loss. Changing the subject.]

Eh, I didn't really do nothing. I don't need anyone's thanks.

[velveteened]

It's kind of romantic, don't you think?

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[salvagedsoul]

You can tell me.

voice; sorry for the late tag but i really wanted to hit this!

[moralperil]

When you hear music like that, how can there be any question what humans are capable of? But I don't think most of them realize it, for whatever reason. The power of love - they laugh and stuff.