[ it comes out of Hanzo immediately, like he's been waiting all this time for the moment to say it. this isn't how he thought it would come up; he was expecting to have to confront Genji, to demand that he put an end to his mockery and just kill Hanzo already. but Genji has been endlessly patient, consistently kind, and although he still thinks it must be cruelty driving Genji, a part of him has to consider that he means his words.
in which case, Hanzo has to make him understand why that is a mistake. he says again, more heated and intent: ] You should be! He was right, I—
[ no. there's no point in this, and it's long past time for this to finish. Hanzo straightens himself and lifts his chin, jaw set with determination. his voice is quieter and more composed, but grave, and no less insistent. ]
Enough of this, Genji. You cannot be this naïve. [ maybe he was once, but after what Hanzo did, and with what Hanzo has heard about the way he was in Blackwatch, it isn't possible. ] And if this is some... some cruel charade, then I am begging you — enough. Kill me. I have waited long enough.
[ this is surely how things are supposed to end: with Hanzo surrendering the last of his honour to Genji, and grovelling for the mercy of death. ]
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[ it comes out of Hanzo immediately, like he's been waiting all this time for the moment to say it. this isn't how he thought it would come up; he was expecting to have to confront Genji, to demand that he put an end to his mockery and just kill Hanzo already. but Genji has been endlessly patient, consistently kind, and although he still thinks it must be cruelty driving Genji, a part of him has to consider that he means his words.
in which case, Hanzo has to make him understand why that is a mistake. he says again, more heated and intent: ] You should be! He was right, I—
[ no. there's no point in this, and it's long past time for this to finish. Hanzo straightens himself and lifts his chin, jaw set with determination. his voice is quieter and more composed, but grave, and no less insistent. ]
Enough of this, Genji. You cannot be this naïve. [ maybe he was once, but after what Hanzo did, and with what Hanzo has heard about the way he was in Blackwatch, it isn't possible. ] And if this is some... some cruel charade, then I am begging you — enough. Kill me. I have waited long enough.
[ this is surely how things are supposed to end: with Hanzo surrendering the last of his honour to Genji, and grovelling for the mercy of death. ]