[he doesn't discourage her from telling her story, though akira's breath catches a little when she clarifies the importance of laphicet's role.
he's not just someone important to magilou, but to her entire world. and without him, that world is in danger, theoretically. he's still not sure he could regret his vote, but he gets it. what makes that so difficult. what kind of choice he made and why she could never vote for him, even if she might have had an inkling that he was guilty.
his head shifts, leaning himself against her, hold steady, but seeking out an offering of comforting contact.
but really, he's not entirely sure what to say.]
And that's why you couldn't vote for him, no matter his guilt.
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he's not just someone important to magilou, but to her entire world. and without him, that world is in danger, theoretically. he's still not sure he could regret his vote, but he gets it. what makes that so difficult. what kind of choice he made and why she could never vote for him, even if she might have had an inkling that he was guilty.
his head shifts, leaning himself against her, hold steady, but seeking out an offering of comforting contact.
but really, he's not entirely sure what to say.]
And that's why you couldn't vote for him, no matter his guilt.