He remembers Shinji saying that to him; his true feelings, set free in that painful moment of their final meeting. But this is different, isn't it? What Toriel is saying...
"Don't worry. You can spend your time elsewhere. The Caducans will do me no harm."
He meets her eyes, but there's no smile right now. He's simply matter-of-fact.
She can't stand the thought of a painful loss. Even if it's someone she doesn't like--
"There are others you'd rather be protecting in my stead."
Better to find them, and help them. He will not stand in her way.
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"....I see."
He lowers his head, reflectively.
'I never said I hated you!'
He remembers Shinji saying that to him; his true feelings, set free in that painful moment of their final meeting. But this is different, isn't it? What Toriel is saying...
"Don't worry. You can spend your time elsewhere. The Caducans will do me no harm."
He meets her eyes, but there's no smile right now. He's simply matter-of-fact.
She can't stand the thought of a painful loss. Even if it's someone she doesn't like--
"There are others you'd rather be protecting in my stead."
Better to find them, and help them. He will not stand in her way.