[there isn't any judgment in the emotions coming from her, or in her thoughts - just curiosity, mainly, accompanied by a little concern. if it will satisfy him, then that's one thing. but if it hurts him more...]
[he looks at Nahida and then extends his hand, resting it on top of her head. touch week, but even if it wasn't touch week, he'd feel the urge to do so anyway, as if to soften the blow of what he says next.
He could lie to her. He already has to a few others. His last attempt at being kind with them. But he's always been honest with Nahida, and someone like her might understand.]
There's no reason for me to stick around after my brother's gone.
it wouldn't be the first time - she remembers explaining to someone, for him, the chance to act on his desire to disappear must have meant a lot. what rang wants to do after seeking revenge is his choice, and even if she wants to (and she really wants to - the emotions hard makes that fairly obvious), it's not something she really has the right to interfere with.
still, there's a stray thought -
I was hoping I might be able to find a way to bring you to Teyvat once you had resolved things in your world...]
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Rang stretches before he answers, but eventually he does.]
I'm going back too. I've lived for too long to abandon my revenge now.
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...will seeking revenge satisfy you?
[there isn't any judgment in the emotions coming from her, or in her thoughts - just curiosity, mainly, accompanied by a little concern. if it will satisfy him, then that's one thing. but if it hurts him more...]
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this emotionshare stuff is tricky.... he can't help but feel conflicted at the question, because the answer isn't simple, still]
It's the only thing I want.
[so it'll satisfy in that he'll finally get it, maybe.]
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[what will he do then?]
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He could lie to her. He already has to a few others. His last attempt at being kind with them. But he's always been honest with Nahida, and someone like her might understand.]
There's no reason for me to stick around after my brother's gone.
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it wouldn't be the first time - she remembers explaining to someone, for him, the chance to act on his desire to disappear must have meant a lot. what rang wants to do after seeking revenge is his choice, and even if she wants to (and she really wants to - the emotions hard makes that fairly obvious), it's not something she really has the right to interfere with.
still, there's a stray thought -
I was hoping I might be able to find a way to bring you to Teyvat once you had resolved things in your world...]
...I see. So that's what you've decided on.