Do you? [ she asks curious, shoulders slack. ] I guess you've been without it so long, it's only natural for you to say that. Though I respectfully don't agree.
[ dextera is no less happy about his voice, but his expression changes to one of curiosity—a bright and honest kind, instead of the guarded face he always used to wear when questioning the things around him. whether or not he’s a different person is debatable, but he’s certainly more buoyant with his voice back. ]
[ dextera does feel lighter, at least. maybe it’s all a matter of perspective, and that’s a strange—but not unwelcome—thought. for as completely different as he thinks he is, it’s possible that he’s always been a form of “himself” to the people around him.
like he never really lost who he is, through everything. ]
[ there’s a hopeful turn to his voice, for once, as he reflects on the discussion he had with minato earlier in the month. he just wants to source things from people he trusts, and there’s no better person to ask than zelda. ]
I have a question, actually. About you… your thoughts.
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[ dextera is no less happy about his voice, but his expression changes to one of curiosity—a bright and honest kind, instead of the guarded face he always used to wear when questioning the things around him. whether or not he’s a different person is debatable, but he’s certainly more buoyant with his voice back. ]
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[ dextera is who he is, voice or not. it's just a matter of expression. ]
But all the same, there does seem to be a... lightness to you at this moment that I haven't seen before.
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like he never really lost who he is, through everything. ]
That’s a good sign.
[ a bashful smile. ]
I’m going to do everything I can to hold onto it.
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[ the same as everyone, but dextera especially. his happiness, the potential for it, means a lot to her too. ]
So is there anything you'd like to talk about? In a very literal sense.
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[ there’s a hopeful turn to his voice, for once, as he reflects on the discussion he had with minato earlier in the month. he just wants to source things from people he trusts, and there’s no better person to ask than zelda. ]
I have a question, actually. About you… your thoughts.