[Ástron just kind of absorbs the Starling with a happy noise. Kokoro takes the gift bag and opens it up, and just... stares, taking in Yuuto's gift and statement. She sets them down and puts the scarf on. It feels strange, wearing a new one instead of the one she's always in no matter the weather, but it's not... bad, either.]
...you have my thanks. I should not have burdened you with my worries. Not when being trapped here is a benefit to you... perhaps the best thing that's happened to you, from what you said to me. But the people here... I do care. For all of you and your well-being. Some I've become more attached to than I should, and I know I need to find a way to escape and set the other Fallen Stars free... but for you, Starsand City is freedom. Isn't it?
[Kokoro is so thoughtful. So much so that it’s almost painful. He’s always been so scared of revealing his true feelings to others, because Yuuto thought they would lead to him being hated. Especially in the case of someone like Kokoro, whose wants were in opposition to his.
But she understands him instead of hating him.
He feels awful for ever thinking she would react with cruelty.]
It is… But I get it now, too. Before this world, I didn’t understand what it meant to have a home and lose it. You must be suffering a lot.
I can’t take that pain away, but I hope this can help. If nothing else, you need to stay warm while you’re here.
...It's kind of you. [She sighs and leads him into the living room with his corn dog. There's no couch, just two chairs -- she doesn't have friends over often.] You think a lot about those around you, do you not? I didn't even realize, but... thank you, for considering me enough of a friend for this. Even despite our interests and needs being at odds.
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...you have my thanks. I should not have burdened you with my worries. Not when being trapped here is a benefit to you... perhaps the best thing that's happened to you, from what you said to me. But the people here... I do care. For all of you and your well-being. Some I've become more attached to than I should, and I know I need to find a way to escape and set the other Fallen Stars free... but for you, Starsand City is freedom. Isn't it?
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But she understands him instead of hating him.
He feels awful for ever thinking she would react with cruelty.]
It is… But I get it now, too. Before this world, I didn’t understand what it meant to have a home and lose it. You must be suffering a lot.
I can’t take that pain away, but I hope this can help. If nothing else, you need to stay warm while you’re here.
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