[He's caught in an odd position between two conflicting instincts. He wants to pull away, so Giorno doesn't have to look at him when he can't hide his hurts. But he also wants to curl back close again, towards the comfort represented by the gentle hand on his shoulder.]
I know. [He knew it was a joke when he heard it. That's what they were doing just a moment ago, before he ruined it. Joking about this movie. Joking about life at large. Allow themselves a moment of bitter fun by jabbing at systems that were meant to protect, but designed to fail.
So, why. If he knew that. Understood and believed it. Why did those words-- write me a musical sometime-- make his heart catch painfully in his ribs? He trusts Giorno not to leave him. Doesn't he?] I just... you surprised me. I wasn't expecting to hear a request like that from you.
[I don't want to promise you something I can't do, even as a joke.]
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I know. [He knew it was a joke when he heard it. That's what they were doing just a moment ago, before he ruined it. Joking about this movie. Joking about life at large. Allow themselves a moment of bitter fun by jabbing at systems that were meant to protect, but designed to fail.
So, why. If he knew that. Understood and believed it. Why did those words-- write me a musical sometime-- make his heart catch painfully in his ribs? He trusts Giorno not to leave him. Doesn't he?] I just... you surprised me. I wasn't expecting to hear a request like that from you.
[I don't want to promise you something I can't do, even as a joke.]