[ Was your intention to make him feel bad? Because if it is, it's working a little too well. He hasn't felt guilt like this, sharp and painful, in a while. Not since Duelist Kingdom, when the image of his younger self had accused him of standing by and doing nothing while his brother was in danger.
Not since then.
So it's understandable that Seto flinches, and while he doesn't believe Rachel entirely (the evidence is stacked against her favour, his rational mind says, but emotionally, he's not so sure), her sentiments strike a chord within him, raw and primal and--
He can't afford to get attached. Damn it, Rachel.
He breathes sharply. ] You would sacrifice yourself for people you don't know? [ How noble. How foolish. ]
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Not since then.
So it's understandable that Seto flinches, and while he doesn't believe Rachel entirely (the evidence is stacked against her favour, his rational mind says, but emotionally, he's not so sure), her sentiments strike a chord within him, raw and primal and--
He can't afford to get attached. Damn it, Rachel.
He breathes sharply. ] You would sacrifice yourself for people you don't know? [ How noble. How foolish. ]