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[Something about this place is calming. He might not have known any of the victims too well, but this is still...

Whatever he's feeling, he sets it aside as he notices Anya. His face shifts in concern once we realizes she's been crying, and he takes a step towards her.]

...Pretty bad, huh?

[Just. The general state of affairs.]

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[ . . . ]

... Very bad.

[and she'll just hug her arms around herself then even as he approaches her, keeping her gaze down as if that'll be enough to hide her red-rimmed eyes]

... Сожалею. Sorry. Did not mean to disturb.

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[He crouches down near her, carefully reaching out to put a hand on her arm.]

No, hey... It's okay. You don't need to be sorry, you didn't disturb me at all.

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[she accepts the touch even if she doesn't quite lift her head, if anything retreating a little bit more - ]

... Вина. Feel bad. You do not have to worry about me.

[doesn't he, though]

Many other problems....

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[He moves his hand away, clearly uncertain of what to say.]

I don't really mind it, you know. The... worry.

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[ . . . . she's quiet too, as if trying to figure out what she wants to say but eventually settles on]

.... Добрый.

[she looks up at him and elaborates, even if she's a bit quieter and her energy is quite a bit more diminished compared to their other talks]

... You are very kind person.

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[He pauses for a moment, uncomfortable (or maybe just uncertain?).]

You're crying. Of course I would want to see if you're okay.

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.... even if it does not show on face, I think everyone has their heart crying a little.

[that's her argument, okay. she's just one of the people who are showing it on their face!!]

... but thank you. For caring about me.

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...Yeah, you must be right about that.

[He gives her a small nod, but then there's a moment of hesitation.]

You don't have to thank me for that.

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... think I do.

[it's soft - but at least carries a little bit more backbone]

In scary time like this... could be easy to choose not to care about other people. Безопаснее. Could be safer...

But I am happy you do not do that.

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[After another moment passes:]

People could say the same about you, you know.

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[she gets quiet again before shrugging her shoulders after a moment]

... If I do not care for people here, there is nothing Anya can do to help.

Бесполезный. [Useless - though her translation is softer.] ... Do not have many things I can do.

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[He shakes his head.]

That isn't true.

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[she just

shoots him a quietly frustrated look, like she doesn't understand why he's arguing with her - and she doesn't. she knows he's not equipped to handle this situation, and she can't protect anyone. she can't even help people make feel better some days.

so what good is it for her to be here?]

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[After a moment, taking in the frustration:]

...Sorry.

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[ - ah. she seems to catch herself then, a little surprised and then letting her shoulders droop.]

.... Извините. No - I am sorry. I know you are trying to help.

I should not be... Упертый.

[how to translate, she pauses for a moment]

... Hard to talk to.

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[He shakes his head.]

No, you aren't hard to talk to, I promise.

i hate you eli

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[ . . . she lets her shoulders slump]

... I only wish I could believe you, when you say nice things to me.

love u too

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[He hesitates for another moment, expression conflicted, but...]

Why don't you?