She was fated to be a sacrifice, so I sacrificed somebody else in place of her... and then severed the connection between the spirit and the living worlds so nothing supernatural can get at her again. She'll forget everything about the supernatural, about me... and she can go on and live a full life, never knowing she was about to die.
[ there are so many flaws to this plan! but he doesn't get that pummeled into him until after this canonpoint ]
[ ....well. the thing about this is that he actually had plans to do something similar when he was hanako's age (?) in that he was going to trade a soul for a soul to bring someone back. the rest is a little dicey, and he hums a little in though because he does and doesn't quite understand the actions. ]
When you say it that way, it sounds as if you've already severed the connection but she hasn't forgotten everything yet. Is something stopping that? What was she supposed to be a sacrifice for?
A sacrifice is necessary to sever the connection between worlds. That's what was happening before I came here: saying goodbye.
[ When he was pulled away, everything was left in limbo. As long as he stays here, his world back home shouldn't change— she'll be safe, for as much as it counts when time is frozen.
He granted her wish. He's done his job. He should be satisfied now, and should be able to let go, but... Is it so selfish to want to know for sure? ]
So...the sacrifice has been made, the connection's unraveling, and as soon as you get back she'll forget about you and she'll be safe. Is that what it is? [ interesting. ] ...and you're looking for a backup in case somehow this doesn't work.
That's right. I'm sure it's going to work! But, you know... just in case.
[ Just in case it doesn't, so he won't have failed. Just in case it doesn't, and there's a better way... one where she can live, and he can still be a part of that life. ]
I understand. [ and. the sad part is yeah, he does. he does understand because he himself tried to have a couple of failsafes to save bianca and bring her back and still fucked it up. but at least he was able to save hazel.
I know nothing. [ please don't stab him. ] ...I don't know how just yet, but I can look into some things and see about a back-up plan. What my father doesn't know won't hurt him.
[ That's better. The knife goes away, falling to his side as his other hand comes up and touches his chest. It feels so much lighter already, such a heavy burden being lifted just by hearing somebody say that he'll try. ]
[ gods. he's not sure what can be done right this moment, but...a promise is a promise. he'll have to figure out something...if only because he knows the pain of wanting to protect someone so desperately you'll do anything. ]
Don't thank me yet until I figure out a solution. But I'll do my best to find the best one.
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She was fated to be a sacrifice, so I sacrificed somebody else in place of her... and then severed the connection between the spirit and the living worlds so nothing supernatural can get at her again. She'll forget everything about the supernatural, about me... and she can go on and live a full life, never knowing she was about to die.
[ there are so many flaws to this plan! but he doesn't get that pummeled into him until after this canonpoint ]
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When you say it that way, it sounds as if you've already severed the connection but she hasn't forgotten everything yet. Is something stopping that? What was she supposed to be a sacrifice for?
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[ When he was pulled away, everything was left in limbo. As long as he stays here, his world back home shouldn't change— she'll be safe, for as much as it counts when time is frozen.
He granted her wish. He's done his job. He should be satisfied now, and should be able to let go, but... Is it so selfish to want to know for sure? ]
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[ honestly? relatable. ]
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[ Just in case it doesn't, so he won't have failed. Just in case it doesn't, and there's a better way... one where she can live, and he can still be a part of that life. ]
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maybe...maybe. ]
Who is she that she's so important to you?
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She's... my precious assistant.
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hm. ]
You like her, don't you. [ lol. ]
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I know nothing. [ please don't stab him. ] ...I don't know how just yet, but I can look into some things and see about a back-up plan. What my father doesn't know won't hurt him.
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...thanks, Nico. Thank you.
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Don't thank me yet until I figure out a solution. But I'll do my best to find the best one.
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[ Which means setting his original plan aside, aka Nico singlehandedly prevents Hanako from tpk-ing the entire rest of the game ]
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