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“Nina didn’t force me to do anything. Stop overthinking it. We’re here to save a person, don’t lose sight of it.” To your OG Hobo’s dismay, you’re not here for drama.
“That’s what I’m here for. That’s why I haven’t left.” In his mind, Henry hasn’t lost focus.
“Henry, think about it. Do you really think Nina would want you to do this dangerous mission if she could help it? Weren’t you pissed that she never put you on missions in the first place?” You point out.
“Bro, I know a participation trophy when I see one. You’ll do all the work, and I’ll be safe and sound, and I get to smile ‘cause I helped. Horseshit.” Henry gets pissy. “What’s really different from you and I? You’re putting your neck on the line, you’ve gotten hurt more badly than any of us, you got your misses; but with you, that’s still fine, you can still go. Why? I know why. Because nobody believes in me. They send people to look after me like I’m a child because nobody believes I have what it takes to get things done. That I’m not good enough.”
“Nobody’s saying that.” You stress. Thankfully, nobody walking around gives a flying fuck about this drama.
“What do you mean that <span class="mu-i">nobody’s saying that</span>? You want to know who does? Huh? You really wanna know? <span class="mu-s">ME!</span> I do!” Henry points at himself. The flame on his ears is bigger than ever. “I thought I could do it just like you, and I got my ass handed back to me! While you were in another dimension saving your friends and doing whatever the fuck, I stayed here and failed AGAIN! I almost got everyone killed! My bro almost died ‘cause of me. And I’m here because of that, because of my misses. Tell me I’m not a fuck-up now, huh? Tell me! Tell me that you trust me! You can’t… and I don’t blame you…”
“Henry, that’s not the point.” You’re here for Billy. “Again, don’t overthink it.”
“I can’t stop overthinking it, man! I just want a chance! Give me a chance to believe in myself. An actual chance. You’ve been at the deep end, no? You know what this feels like. I want to redeem myself.” Henry pulls out his phone. “Tell me where he is. I’ll do it. <span class="mu-s">Alone.</span>”
You hope Nariko is happy, she got her drama…
<span class="mu-s">What do you do?</span>
>“This isn’t about you, Henry. Billy’s life is in danger. We’ll find another way to prove your worth.” This isn’t the time or the place.
>“Beat me for it, Henry. We’ll call a Flying Referee.” You’ll give him the chance he wants, but he has to earn it.
>”I trust you.” Give the information to Henry. You’ll be the backup.
>“After that spiel, I don’t think I trust you anymore.” Kick Henry out of the operation.
>Write In.
(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
