[He allows Ryoji to pull away, expression sad, closed.
Trying wasn't good enough, and neither was physical healing; Minato is aware of that very well. But it is necessary. Ryoji...Ryoji's health and well-being is far more important than revenge of any sort, and while he is concerned for the safety of the others in Vatheon, he recognizes his limits.
His place is here, right now. He has to have faith in the others to be able to take care of Gamzee. It...is a bitter thought, knowing he can't make Gamzee pay for...for this, but what good does a cycle of revenge do? And regrets...regrets do nothing either.
He recognizes the regrets now and looks at Ryoji sadly.]
...This isn't your fault. There...will always be something we can't stop. You came here to try, but...
[...heh. Nyx is impossible not to think of in this situation, huh? In this situation of death and finality and helplessness. He closes his eyes and takes a breath.]
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Date: 2011-03-12 08:53 am (UTC)Trying wasn't good enough, and neither was physical healing; Minato is aware of that very well. But it is necessary. Ryoji...Ryoji's health and well-being is far more important than revenge of any sort, and while he is concerned for the safety of the others in Vatheon, he recognizes his limits.
His place is here, right now. He has to have faith in the others to be able to take care of Gamzee. It...is a bitter thought, knowing he can't make Gamzee pay for...for this, but what good does a cycle of revenge do? And regrets...regrets do nothing either.
He recognizes the regrets now and looks at Ryoji sadly.]
...This isn't your fault. There...will always be something we can't stop. You came here to try, but...
[...heh. Nyx is impossible not to think of in this situation, huh? In this situation of death and finality and helplessness. He closes his eyes and takes a breath.]
Do you think she would blame you?