[That commentary just sort of kills any motivation Shu had to explain the situation to Gai. So he figures it doesn't matter anymore and decides to stay quiet. ]
[Gai is opening his mouth to snap back a reply to that when a sudden stabbing pain shoots up his arm courtesy of the virus crystals that are covering it, transforming what he was going to say into a grunt of pain.]
It's just the virus-- no one here can do anything about it. I'll have to wait until this is over with for it to go away. But I'm not going to die from it.
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Do you realize what you're saying?
[Shu doesn't think you do, Gai. He still hasn't fully explained himself so he's sure Gai's just bullshitting.]
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Did you really think everything was going to end with my death?
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So when I confronted you again I asked you why were still at it. You said that I'd never understand it.
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You can figure the rest out on your own.
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What's wrong?
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Nothing. It's not important.
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[The only thing Gai hates more than feeling vulnerable is showing any sort of vulnerability to others.]
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I can't meet up with you unless I get some help walking. You'll be on your own for now. Take care of yourself.
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[And that's all he'll say in response. He's got a lot to think about right now, and most of it isn't good.]