5th Horseshoe - Video, early morning

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From: Library
To: Everywhere

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[Nita looks rather disheveled - but it's more that her hair and clothes are clearly evident Nita's only been up a little while, than that she looks tired.

Still, her expression is grim.]

Anyone else here who just woke up with a vision, now's the time to report. Mine was- I was walking on clouds-

[Normal enough for her.]

Then I heard wings, something soaring through the fog towards me. It was some sort of bird. Its feathers were out of place, and it was just going to attack me when I woke up.

... Did anyone else get that, or are we getting a range of tasks on our mission tomorrow?

[Nita pauses, glancing down at what's most likely her Manual.]

And for those new here, yes some of us get visions before every mission. It's been pretty reliable.

Also, we can get book summaries if we look up titles here in the Library, whether we already have the books or not. If anyone wants to help me test out that feature's range, lemme know.

Nita, out.

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[An anxiety attack?

Nita moves forth, enough to gently squeeze Inigo's shoulder.]

We'll make the time. Check in and see how we both feel after the mission, then?

[She asks softly; she's not here to pressure him, or berate him.]

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[ It feels so hard, but Inigo slowly sucks in a breath, and then forces himself to turn his head enough to actually look at her. He doesn't speak up right away. Instead he stares like he's studying Nita's face - like he's looking for something there. ]

.. You don't mind?

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No.

[This time, there's no hesitance before she speaks.]

This isn't like saying goodbye to anyone - but it's because people we know are leaving that we're asking.

And it's still never easy to just say it.

[No matter how much it looks like it is for her.]

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You're good at making difficult things look easy though, you know.

[ He really does think that. It's not like he's never seen Nita struggle before - but there have also been so many times, like right now, where she's seemed capable despite having to do tough things.

Despite his front and bravado, Inigo doesn't feel like he's nearly as good at that. Not when the insecurity and nerves bother him as heavily as they do now. ]

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[At first Nita aims him such a wry look - then she moves to squeeze his shoulder.]

I'll take that as a compliment. But- you're never alone, okay?

No matter how terrible things are, or feel, just remember that.

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[ Inigo sucks in a breath.

Then he tries his best to smile, even though it's not very wide. ]

Yes. I.. I know.

[ Granted, it's still possible to believe that now. When everything Starts Happening So Much during the mission later? Not so much. But for now - he still means it. ]

I'll remember it, Nita. Or.. try to, anyway. Thank you.

/has EMOTIONS over these two... Also, wrap hereabouts?

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[Nita nods.]

I can't - and won't - ask for more than that, Inigo.

... Back to bed for the both of us in the meantime?

[Because don't think she's forgotten what started this conversation - or that Minako had also voice her opinion.]

yes, wrap! and these two definitely need to talk sometime after the mission ;;

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[ Inigo wants to protest. Wants to say that there's a lot of stuff he has to do, that he can't afford to sleep, but..

Then again, how much good is he going to be like anyone in this state? Not a whole lot. Nita - as usually - is right. ]

I guess a little bit more shuteye can't hurt. [ Just a little bit though. Then he can go back to way too much fussing over everyone around him and their miserable states. ] Come on, let's go.

On-train, or on the finale post? Either way, count me in!

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[Nita's next gesture is a little shoulder nudge; one last physical reminder she's still there beside him.

Then it's off - literally - to the showers, at least for her.]

Right behind you.