(open) bet you thought you'd seen the last of me

[forethinking]

Who: Ren and YOU!!
What: His return to the Void after his canon update
Where: Everywhere, we know how I roll, I'll probably update this forever
When: OOCLY, around the 10th of December!
Content Warnings: 100% Persona 5 Royal Spoilers will happen BUT I will put it in the comment subject if anything comes up.

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[forethinking]

I am. I can't ask that of you.

(He gestured towards the bench. That would make things more comfortable, at least.)

He is trying to be better. I see it every day. I know it doesn't justify or excuse, I am not looking for that.

(Dear Lord, he's so nervous. Not only he doesn't like to talk this much, but it's unusual to talk about Akechi in the subject matter. Even so, his face remains calm, to inspire confidence.)

I see change. Thank you for understanding.

[bazooker]

[As Haru sat by the bench, she gave him a worried look. She wanted his opinion more than anyone else on this matter. While she might have said her peace with Akechi, it was another when it came to Ren. He was a dear friend of hers, she didn't want to break her friendship with him.]

It's not a problem. I was more worried what your reaction was all things considered. [Pause] I know this reality might not be ideal but if it is the closest where you two are happy? Then I can't argue against it.

[forethinking]

(Even if she hated it, if it were up to him, nothing would break their friendship. It seems like Haru sees it the same way, since she's here telling him that all she wants is for them to find happiness in one another. He can't help but to give her a warm, albeit small, thankful smile.)

I'm happier than you can imagine. I can't thank you enough.

[bazooker]

It's not a problem at all! I'm glad that you are!

[She said before getting off a bench and extending a hand out to him]

Now shall we get going? I have been curious about using the weights lately and I could use your assistance if you don't mind.

aaaand wrap?

[forethinking]

(Ren takes her hand, her much tinier in comparison, and off they go to practice something new.

Not that he's an expert by any means.

The conversation allowed some weight to be lifted from his shoulders, in all honesty, and time and time again Haru manages to show just how good her heart is. He's happy, and somehow, proud of her at the same time.

Once more, he mentally thanks her mentally, and now they can move on.)