[Here comes the guilt, twisting his stomach right on cue. Natsuno had known this would happen, could write it down like a damn script, because Rita is right to be upset and his recklessness hurt her again.]
I did. I want to. Trying. [Another pause to phrase his thoughts. He's trying not to sound like he's making excuses.] But... when someone I care about is going to get hurt. I stop thinking.
["I need to stay safe so my friends won't be upset" is somehow rendered moot when said friends are in obvious danger.]
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I did. I want to. Trying. [Another pause to phrase his thoughts. He's trying not to sound like he's making excuses.] But... when someone I care about is going to get hurt. I stop thinking.
["I need to stay safe so my friends won't be upset" is somehow rendered moot when said friends are in obvious danger.]