brandishes a knife

[sageguidance]

aki hiding in the gy like

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[illomened]

[There's a little bit of a pause, before he shifts his hand away again so he can continue to get the baking tray ready.]

That much is certainly true. I hope that you can settle on something that isn't too heavy a weight to carry, Alphinaud-san.

[Even if these things are often such heavy burdens - any matter related to death tends to be, regardless of the shape it takes.]

And please know that even if this is a journey you must make on your own, you shouldn't have to feel lonely on your way.

[sageguidance]

... Thank you, Souji. You are right—if naught else, I need only remember that we are all in this together, no matter what transpires.

[illomened]

Mm, that's the case.

[Even if they all DIE HORRIBLY, vored by some unknown creature, they're all in this together...!]

Though I know it isn't always the greatest of comforts, I find it helps at least a little.