[She should have known Ryoji wouldn't just let her pretend to be okay. They really are similar in the worst ways, huh? Her gaze slips away from his eyes to instead return to Phoenix, her fingers digging in against her feathers just a bit. She doesn't want to worry Ryoji, but she doesn't want to lie to him, either. Her friends here had taught her that it wouldn't help in the long run, as much as it seems easier in the moment.]
Scott's gone, [she says finally after a visible struggle. Her voice catches for a moment, but she forces past it and dredges up another smile.] I mean, I know he's not in trouble here 'cause Phoenix would be able to take me there! And sometimes people just disappear for a little while and come back after some time at home, so... I'm sure he'll be back in a few days! Don't worry.
[It does sound like she's trying to convince herself as much as Ryoji.]
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[She should have known Ryoji wouldn't just let her pretend to be okay. They really are similar in the worst ways, huh? Her gaze slips away from his eyes to instead return to Phoenix, her fingers digging in against her feathers just a bit. She doesn't want to worry Ryoji, but she doesn't want to lie to him, either. Her friends here had taught her that it wouldn't help in the long run, as much as it seems easier in the moment.]
Scott's gone, [she says finally after a visible struggle. Her voice catches for a moment, but she forces past it and dredges up another smile.] I mean, I know he's not in trouble here 'cause Phoenix would be able to take me there! And sometimes people just disappear for a little while and come back after some time at home, so... I'm sure he'll be back in a few days! Don't worry.
[It does sound like she's trying to convince herself as much as Ryoji.]