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[dragonsgrasp]

[Kain sounds exhausted when he speaks. He's still got some recovering to do, clearly. He ended up in a hell of a shape after being defeated by his double, and now he’s only just coming to enough to really think about what that battle had meant… Failure. He had failed to defeat his darker self, the one thing he’d devoted his life to achieving…]

[He's seriously wondering again if Hadriel is some sort of eternal punishment.]

So… it sounds as if the doubles are gone entirely? A shame. I for one wouldn't mind if mine returned. He owes me a rematch.

[No, it's probably not a good idea to even wish for such a thing, but he doesn't care. He needs this to happen, one way or another. He has so much to prove.]

Did anyone manage to defeat their other selves? If so… how did you manage it?

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[dragonsgrasp]

[It all probably does seem stupid to an outsider, but for Kain? It makes perfect sense. If he acts like he's well, and believes himself to be well, then... he'll be just fine. He just has to push past the pain. It's a manly thing to keep going, no matter what. This is Kain-logic at its finest here.]

I- Are you sure you're fine? You're sure he didn't attack you or cause any harm? [He's still feeling unpleasant about the fact that his double bothered her in any way, especially after losing the fight against him. Not to mention the purple-haired stranger... He sighs.] I appreciate it, of course... I'm sure I can manage fine, but I won't stop you from doing as you want to. You are my ally, you're right. I just... I wouldn't want to impose.

[He really doesn't want to bring up just how painful that stair climb had been. That's not supposed to be such a problem for him, after all.]

[blessedmaiden]

[Oh, of course, please do try to explain Rydia abotu this logic of yours, Kain, she will probably be glad to have a solid excuse to hit you on the head or something...]

Will you please stop worrying? [She's avoiding the question because ugh, she hates lying in any case.] I'm fine, I just have a burn on my face, you're the one who needs help here. [She appreciates that but, really, there's no need to feel guilty over things that aren't your fault.] And I'm perfectly sure my other self caused troubles as well, but I know that wasn't me. [There's a small pause] Of course you can't stop me and stop thinking you'll impose. If I didn't want to be here I wouldn't sit here right now, trust me.

... so, is there anything you need? water, maybe? Help changing your bandages? Something?

[dragonsgrasp]

[Kain's idea of logic is the very worst kind. He sighs, but he knows he ought to stop worrying so much, she's right about that. Even so, he's... not too happy about knowing someone attacked her. She's his ally and... and maybe even friend... and he can't stand for someone harming her. He'll have to sort that out later, when he's in better shape.]

I can't stop you, can I? [And... she did climb all the way up here, that means something.] I met her, by the way. Your double. I definitely greatly prefer your company to hers. I'm glad all of that is over...

[He looks at himself, he's definitely not in great shape at all. It's hard for him to accept assistance, but he needs it at the moment.] I guess... I suppose these bandages are getting a little old. I've been dealing with them, but... if you really wanted to help...