[If she had the energy to spar, Rin's dismissal would earn a light, childish glare for her troubles. Sakura can decide for herself what she should and shouldn't know, thank you, and already makes plans to drop by the library in the future.
Gilgamesh --
A name that's not forgotten, but it doesn't have a chance to linger, either, not once Rin dumps the atmosphere in ice and leaves Sakura numb for it. She's getting whiplash from how often they seem to change professions - from students to mages to almost siblings - and of course Rin flips everything on its head at the last second by asking for an alliance.
It's only temporary, she reminds herself over her rapid drumming of her heartbeat, and stares at her fiddling hands.]
Y-yes... I think we should. [A pause] We have a common goal, right? [This is pooling resources so they can return and finish their war. Once they're home, things go back to the way they always were: with their walls built up until all that's left are stolen glances. But until then:]
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Gilgamesh --
A name that's not forgotten, but it doesn't have a chance to linger, either, not once Rin dumps the atmosphere in ice and leaves Sakura numb for it. She's getting whiplash from how often they seem to change professions - from students to mages to almost siblings - and of course Rin flips everything on its head at the last second by asking for an alliance.
It's only temporary, she reminds herself over her rapid drumming of her heartbeat, and stares at her fiddling hands.]
Y-yes... I think we should. [A pause] We have a common goal, right? [This is pooling resources so they can return and finish their war. Once they're home, things go back to the way they always were: with their walls built up until all that's left are stolen glances. But until then:]
In that case, I don't mind. [A tiny smile]