pc catchall for ray (selfimmolates)

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[selfimmolates]

Tough. It's the one you're getting.

[requiemed]

[...]

Okay, then. I guess there is one difference.

[selfimmolates]

[he doesn't say anything.]

[requiemed]

[She only hesitates for a moment before she reaches over to where he's sitting to take one of his hands in her own.]

You've worked harder and done more for everyone than basically anyone else here. You're not allowed to forget that, okay?

[selfimmolates]

[he blinks in surprise when she takes one of his hands—though again, he doesn't say anything.

it doesn't feel like it.]

[requiemed]

[She runs her thumb over the back of his palm, simple and soothing (or so she hopes).]

I still don't think it was wrong of you, but if you're convinced you messed up... You've earned a mistake. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here, and I'd bet I'm not the only one, Ray.

[selfimmolates]

[but he's not supposed to make mistakes.]

... That sounds just like something you'd say.

[requiemed]

I can't tell if that was a compliment or an insult.

[But she offers a small smile anyways.]