Um... yes... but... I'm sorry now, so everything's okay.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?...
...
Are you good at holding your breath?
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Gracia's mood deflates immediately, and she sadly rests against Gunther into the night-
... I know you can't help us get home no matter what form you're in. That doesn't bother me any more. I'd just like to know that if things get too much and the bad guys come after me and Maeva, you'll be back in action. She's scared.
... So am I.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?...
-Forces himself to change back-
-Quietly removes the dog collar-
...Nobody will speak to me anymore. And the people that will just want things from me. Safety and support, and something nice every now and then, so they can feel good about themselves.
Nobody will give me these things. I don't have anything left to give anyone.
-Maeva is startled by this sudden and unwanted glimpse into human anatomy-
-Hal just politely averts his eyes-
I know. And I know I'm just— just asking without having anything real to offer.
... I'm sixteen and I've been away from home for weeks and weeks. And I'm scared.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?...
I don't think that's true. I wish I was like my dad, he'd— he'd have the perfect speech for this. He always kept my head above water whenever I got overwhelmed. He still does.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?The other one knew him. The other one could help you.
...There really is no point to me anymore, is there?
-Maybe they're all onto the right idea-
-Maybe the other one will come back if you just-...-
-Knows better than to voice this particular train of thought out loud-
I was supposed to be the best one, you know. The one that did everything the right way.
None of it meant anything. He went away for nothing. Zack is dead now for nothing. His — my sons, both of them, are dead now, for nothing.
...
...Is it just another pair of arms you want, for a fight? I can do that for you.
... If it was just me, I'd be okay. I was okay last time. But Maeva... She hasn't spoken to anyone except me in months. I've never seen her so withdrawn. I'm worried. And... I feel kind of bad.
... Cuz I kind of... wished I could get time with her.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?No translator, and she didn't grow up around humans like me. Never learnt the language. All she speaks is Falcaen. But if you've got something to say, I could translate.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?... Gorac vel najri zax mitora.
-She looks unconvinced, but gives a little nod-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Looks set to argue this, but he relents-
... I don't think they're gonna kill you. But alright. Do what you have to do.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Hal does his best to look like he and Cloud have just discussed a foolproof plan to fix everything ever, for Maeva's sake-
-Petting Cloud, quietly-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?

... I'm sorry I hurt you. I don't— I don't want people to be sad. I want—
...
-She holds out her arms-
-Gently pets him with his weird alien fingers-
I know you're not doing this to hurt anyone. I know this is just— god, it must feel great, right? Being a dog. Humans and dogs just— they evolved together. The perfect pair. That's how it worked, right? I'm just assuming it's the same as it was with turians and raxvra. I wanted a raxvra so bad when I was a kid, but I ended up getting a goldfish. It was orange. I felt cheated.
edited 27th Aug '16 2:45:53 AM by SR3NORMANDY
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?