[It was easy enough to make that connection when she took his behavior into account. He was protective, possessive, possibly a little childish and jealous with her time. Without Goemon, Jigen, or Zenigata in the enclosure- she understands that need well. It was part of Lupin's charm, that intensity, that need and charm all rolled up behind a cheeky smile and casual laugh. It was a need all the same, though, and without those from his world? He was faltering.]
They're not gone Lupin. They're home- with you in a strange sense even if they aren't here. They are where they belong.
I'm not them. I haven't lived their lives with you, I don't know you as they do. It isn't the same, it doesn't measure up and I am a piss poor substitute at best- but you have friends here Lupin. And we wish to help you.
[Action, July 27]
[It was easy enough to make that connection when she took his behavior into account. He was protective, possessive, possibly a little childish and jealous with her time. Without Goemon, Jigen, or Zenigata in the enclosure- she understands that need well. It was part of Lupin's charm, that intensity, that need and charm all rolled up behind a cheeky smile and casual laugh. It was a need all the same, though, and without those from his world? He was faltering.]
They're not gone Lupin. They're home- with you in a strange sense even if they aren't here. They are where they belong.
I'm not them. I haven't lived their lives with you, I don't know you as they do. It isn't the same, it doesn't measure up and I am a piss poor substitute at best- but you have friends here Lupin. And we wish to help you.