[Another long pause, though not as long as the last one; he lowers his head, hands clenching in the material of his pants. The side that wants him to live? Is that what Van believes is his motivation? Surely he can't be that blind...]
...I don't hate you.
[It's a difficult thing to admit, especially for him, especially considering their situations now. But if Van misunderstands his entire reason for fighting, then that, at least, needs to be corrected.
Why - or to what end - he still has no idea. But it's a start.]
[Action, January 15th]
[Another long pause, though not as long as the last one; he lowers his head, hands clenching in the material of his pants. The side that wants him to live? Is that what Van believes is his motivation? Surely he can't be that blind...]
...I don't hate you.
[It's a difficult thing to admit, especially for him, especially considering their situations now. But if Van misunderstands his entire reason for fighting, then that, at least, needs to be corrected.
Why - or to what end - he still has no idea. But it's a start.]