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[onerous]

"You have reached the automated voice mailbox of--"

"Um. Kozukata Yuri."

"At the tone, please record your message. when you are finished recording, you may hang up, or press 1 for more options. To leave a call back number, press 9."

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[niceguypose]

["it means you're human". Lee feels tears building up in his eyes as she says that, but they're warm tears, born of that realization that she breeds in him and trickling softly down his cheeks.

Alone in a dark room, all that he can hear aside from the rhythm of his own breath is her lovely voice saying such kind things. Well, that and he almost feels like he can hear his heart pounding.

He listens to all of her words, with a sad smile building on his face... along with some hints of color at being considered to be 'sweet'.]

Your words, Yuri... They are kinder than I ever thought I deserved. [He's speaking in a much softer tone than usual. It's the voice of the heart lying under all of those layers of energy.]

I am glad that you think that way. A-and honored. [Then a light bit of joy enters his tone; he is clearly beaming as he says this.] I do enjoy hearing your voice as well!

[But the energy quickly fades again, in favor of the more tender tone.]

It... the nightmare feels so much further away, and that is thanks to you. Thank you so much for speaking to me, and- and so kindly and patiently! And please know, that any time you need someone at all, you do not need to hesitate to contact me. I want to do everything that I can to help you. I... [He's not sure what he wants to say, but some words manage to find their way out of him anyway.] ...You are precious, Yuri.

Voice

[onerous]

Lee... [She trails off, feeling her face turning red. What does she say here? What can she say in the face of such relentless optimism and belief in her? Ah, she really is becoming too fond of people like Lee--and Lee especially; it's A Problem. She'd worked up a wall between herself and most others, not wanting to see their emotions and thoughts, not wanting to know the ugly truth of how people thought of her. But with Lee, she doesn't even need to use that power to know that what he says and feels will be be truthful.]

Thank you. I know I can rely on you. [It doesn't seem nearly enough to say, doesn't get across the sheer depth of her gratitude.] But you don't have to thank me. I understand what that's like, and... If I can reassure you somehow, that's all I want.

Do you think you'll be able to sleep again tonight? Maybe you'll have better dreams this time around.

Voice

[niceguypose]

[Lee feels a strong sense of contentment and a smile stretches across his face despite everything. He does not dwell on his feelings in this moment or what they mean. He just knows that he cares for Yuri so much... and he feels calm.]

I believe that I will. You do not need to worry, Yuri-san. Your words... They are making me smile again. I- I believe that I will soon be able to rest peacefully.

But... Will you be able to get back to sleep, after this?

Voice

[onerous]

[Yuri hesitates a moment, closing her eyes as if testing to see just how easy or hard sleep will come. She feels pretty awake right now, but she has no doubt it won't last.]

I think so. Maybe not right away, but I'll get back to sleep. Don't-- [But she cuts herself off and makes a small, amused noise.] I'd say 'don't worry about,' but you'll probably do that anyway. But it'll be fine, I promise.

Voice

[niceguypose]

I... I see. [There's something that sounds like a warm chuckle.] I apologize, but I feel certain that I will still worry for you. B-but... I believe in you, too. And I will hope that your dreams are pleasant and peaceful and- and full of life. [Just like her smile.]