[ idly, he listens to their conversation — it's nostalgic. he wishes weiss were here, struggling right alongside him, scolding him for doing something so rash and dangerous yet again.

wherever he is, he's at peace now. they both are.

he listens, knowing that.

nier takes a step back, and another, guiding A2 as he does. and then she meets his gaze — he doesn't quite expect it and instead opts to focus on inching away from the storm.

stoically, he both looks and replies: ]

It doesn't bother me.

[ few things do these days. ]

I caught you by surprise. It makes sense that you'd hit me.

[ and then a pause. ]

Walk with me. I'll hold onto you. Is it getting any easier?

It's okay if it isn't. I'm not going anywhere.