[He lets go of his side when he hears his name, like a child being caught picking at a bandage. But Dan Heng has something important to say, and Blade absorbs it quietly. He sets his chopsticks down.]
... Because of my plan, you mean.
[Dan Heng has a point. If Blade continues being reckless like this when he doesn't have powers, he's almost sure to repeat the disaster that led to the his first death.
Blade closes his eyes for a moment, and takes in a breath.]
I... didn't realize how much worry you must feel watching me. You were never my backup plan, it's just... I should have died so many times, I suppose I take it for granted.
[He should know better.]
I've been reckless in every memory I have, in every life, but I don't want that to be something that hurts you, too.
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[He lets go of his side when he hears his name, like a child being caught picking at a bandage. But Dan Heng has something important to say, and Blade absorbs it quietly. He sets his chopsticks down.]
... Because of my plan, you mean.
[Dan Heng has a point. If Blade continues being reckless like this when he doesn't have powers, he's almost sure to repeat the disaster that led to the his first death.
Blade closes his eyes for a moment, and takes in a breath.]
I... didn't realize how much worry you must feel watching me. You were never my backup plan, it's just... I should have died so many times, I suppose I take it for granted.
[He should know better.]
I've been reckless in every memory I have, in every life, but I don't want that to be something that hurts you, too.