[This time, Rin actually acknowledges the rain they're caught in the middle of. There's probably a dryer place to have this conversation. Though he's also starting to suspect there's something odd about this weather and how it seems to almost... respond to what they're feeling.
He doesn't like it at all. Especially since he doesn't want Sousuke to know that he's unhappy things haven't healed all the way yet. It's so much easier when these conversations are via snail mail.
Rin tries to force more assurance into his tone, but it falters a little.]
Y-Yeah, it's great progress! You'll be back to the water in no time at this rate!
[The last part does sound more confident than the first since hope is something Rin still holds steadfastly. It's enough to chase a way a bit of that lasting chill.]
[ Dryer? Maybe, but all the same at least the weather is thematically important and probably appeals to the Rin's shoujo heart deep down in side. Though, now that things have at least settled down, Sousuke is glancing up and finally notices the weather changes. ]
Yeah... progress. Any progress is good progress, right?
[ He sounds a little defeated, but not enough to sound like he's disappointed that he hasn't made a full recovery. He knew the risks in choosing to swim for that final year. He doesn't regret the choice at all. But he does at least want his shoulder to not be in constant pain. ]
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He doesn't like it at all. Especially since he doesn't want Sousuke to know that he's unhappy things haven't healed all the way yet. It's so much easier when these conversations are via snail mail.
Rin tries to force more assurance into his tone, but it falters a little.]
Y-Yeah, it's great progress! You'll be back to the water in no time at this rate!
[The last part does sound more confident than the first since hope is something Rin still holds steadfastly. It's enough to chase a way a bit of that lasting chill.]
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Yeah... progress. Any progress is good progress, right?
[ He sounds a little defeated, but not enough to sound like he's disappointed that he hasn't made a full recovery. He knew the risks in choosing to swim for that final year. He doesn't regret the choice at all. But he does at least want his shoulder to not be in constant pain. ]
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Also, Sousuke's focus on progress manages to redirect his thoughts to where they need to be. He nods firmly.]
Yeah, definitely! I was looking forward to seeing things for myself. You suck at describing things over mail.
[Wait. He still hasn't cleared up why Sousuke doesn't know any of this.]
Anyway, we need to find out why you don't remember any of this and see if there's anyone here who can help fix that.
[Because that's probably more productive than screaming at Sousuke when he really wants to scream at whoever did this to him.]
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Well, you know words aren't really my strong point.
[ but he lets out another frustrated sigh at that ]
If you say it's happened, I believe you. But for me, it hasn't yet.
[ that totally makes sense, right? ]
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[ Rin quirks a hesitant smile at Sousuke's reply. ]
They really aren't.
And we'll figure this out. After all, there's nothing the two of us can't do when we're together.
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Yeah, you got that right.