If you'd called, I would've come to you. [Hajime shouldn't have come all the way out here like this. Kido sinks down next to her, close enough that their arms touch. She likes the contact.
She wouldn't have come if Hajime had called. She doesn't want to be outside. She didn't even want to pick up the phone. She spent most of the last two days wanting to disappear.]
If you didn't want to be alone, you should've just asked.
[Oh. Kido takes a moment before she lifts her arm to put it around Hajime's shoulder. She's frustrated that she came all the way out here, but... She also wants her to rest now. So she just wraps an arm around her and pulls her a little closer.]
[Hajime just leans more against Kido, comfortably. She giggles as she closes her eyes and lets out a sigh, relaxing. It's weird not having her usual boundless energy. Maybe resting isn't a bad idea but she doesn't want to fall asleep. It's oddly cozy even despite her own soreness.]
Maybe not but I wanted to be sure. I didn't want you to distance yourself, Kido-chan. It's important to stay close to everyone.
It's not like I'm pushing anyone away. [She's just... locking herself in. That's fine for a little, right? If Deku needs her, she won't resist being summoned, and she won't tell him to get out of his own temple.
She just doesn't want to be a burden on him anymore. She blights him, she can't defend herself, she can't fully control her powers. She doesn't need him trying to take care of that, too.]
[Kido closes her eyes, tipping her head back against the couch. Honestly, she feels worthless around people like Deku and Shouto. Who are selfless and strong and know what they're doing. People who are really and actually heroes. She could never be like that.]
I'm just trying to figure things out. If I stay here, I can't get into trouble again.
[The only response Kido gets is a teasing playful giggle. Hajime knows Kido means well by her words. It's cute. Despite Hajime's original plans of distracting Kido from her thoughts and trying to cheer her up, she's really starting to doze on Kido.]
[She moves her NOTE and phone to her right hand as she uses her left to rub at her eyes a bit. It's not until Kido mentions it that Hajime really notices the weight of her sleepiness. She moves a bit to sit up so she isn't leaning so much on Kido. Maybe that will wake her up more.]
I brought a lot of sugary tasty things too. They're free reign!
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