[Steve was only just a few steps behind her, but when Minatsuki turned and raced back, he knew what must have happened even without catching a glimpse of the gnawed remains of her brother.
He stared down at her, expression twisted in sympathy that faded to resolve.]
Yeah, I do. [But, rather than leaves, he stepped sharply forward, grabbed Minatsuki by the hand, and started leading her away from the mob, back towards the main streets where they might have some more room to maneuver towards somewhere they can get picked up safely.] And no offense intended, miss, but you look like one of the people that needs saving.
[He could imagine more than a bit of what she must have been feeling, there and then, but none of it was worth dying for if he had anything to say about it.
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He stared down at her, expression twisted in sympathy that faded to resolve.]
Yeah, I do. [But, rather than leaves, he stepped sharply forward, grabbed Minatsuki by the hand, and started leading her away from the mob, back towards the main streets where they might have some more room to maneuver towards somewhere they can get picked up safely.] And no offense intended, miss, but you look like one of the people that needs saving.
[He could imagine more than a bit of what she must have been feeling, there and then, but none of it was worth dying for if he had anything to say about it.
Especially since he's already failed her once.