[it eases his tension a bit to see her smile—it's the kind of smile that doesn't come off as being forced, even if there's some emotion there that roxas can't quite place.]
I was just telling the truth... the way I see it. [what he feels. but it's hard for him to say that right now, because it brings up those existential thoughts about what he does and doesn't feel. or what it even means. he does feel strongly in that way, that what he says is the truth... and that whatever styx said to hurt her like this.
it's complicated, but isn't everything? if she can be even a little better and feel a little better, then... he's done okay as her friend, right? that's what he thinks is important for himself here.]
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I was just telling the truth... the way I see it. [what he feels. but it's hard for him to say that right now, because it brings up those existential thoughts about what he does and doesn't feel. or what it even means. he does feel strongly in that way, that what he says is the truth... and that whatever styx said to hurt her like this.
it's complicated, but isn't everything? if she can be even a little better and feel a little better, then... he's done okay as her friend, right? that's what he thinks is important for himself here.]