I don't think so. Being able to save even one life is a win, in my book. No one should hold it against you for the others when you had no way of knowing who might be targeted.
[ ...he seems both surprised and not, somehow, hearing that. ]
I did learn from the best. But you know, part of being a leader means knowing when to step back and let you all come to me, instead of demanding you follow everything I say. You handle yourselves well already.
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[ she does genuinely seem to manage a fuller smile then. ]
I should thank you... for giving me the chance to do this. To try and do something.
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Thank you, Jolyne, for always trying to save everyone that you could.
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[ god ]
But I don't think that matters anymore. This feels good. We needed to end this with a win before the big fight ahead.
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We're gonna get them back. All of them. I want this dorm full again, at least one last time before we have to say goodbye...
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And you all deserve some time together before the end, whatever that will be.
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[ a softer smile ]
You've been a pretty amazing leader, y'know. I don't follow people all that easily... but you made it kinda effortless.
[ maybe that's because the phoenixes are also, in some aspect, all very self-sufficient. izumi picked 'em good. ]
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I did learn from the best. But you know, part of being a leader means knowing when to step back and let you all come to me, instead of demanding you follow everything I say. You handle yourselves well already.