[Jade picks up piece of toast, breaking off a bit of crust, but still not eating it.]
I'm... I'm not sure I can.
[It's hard to admit. She knows Oliver's impressed with how much control she has over her solid form, but when she gets upset and her focus wavers, eating is one of the first thing she struggles with.]
[Jade's so good at staying solid, it's strange to think of her having the same problems he had. But that's not her fault. Forcing her will only cause more problems. He puts his plate on the counter. They can wash up later.]
Okay. Let's go then. I'll see you back here later?
[He's trying to sound reassuring, but he's anxious himself. Finally being ready to leave again has only amplified that. He glances over at Jade even as he starts for the door.]
Don't stay out late, okay? Make sure you stay safe.
Okay. I'll be okay. Promise. [Jade can understand how Oliver's feeling. She's reluctant to let him out of her sight, but she knows that neither of them will give up trying to find Soeki.]
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[He's resigned to that even though he wants her to.]
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[She continues to pick at her food, mostly just moving it around on her plate and hoping Oliver won't notice.]
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Eat. I'm not going to feel right about you going unless you do.
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I'm... I'm not sure I can.
[It's hard to admit. She knows Oliver's impressed with how much control she has over her solid form, but when she gets upset and her focus wavers, eating is one of the first thing she struggles with.]
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[Jade's so good at staying solid, it's strange to think of her having the same problems he had. But that's not her fault. Forcing her will only cause more problems. He puts his plate on the counter. They can wash up later.]
Okay. Let's go then. I'll see you back here later?
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Okay. Good luck. We... We have to find him.
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[He's trying to sound reassuring, but he's anxious himself. Finally being ready to leave again has only amplified that. He glances over at Jade even as he starts for the door.]
Don't stay out late, okay? Make sure you stay safe.
[He couldn't stand to lose Jade too. Not now.]
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I know you will.