[Lupin felt the weeks and months of waiting and watching that Goemon must have endured in those two words. He heard the quiet desperation running deeply beneath those words--and heard the faith the Ronin had in him.
He wanted to say more...and knew it would be pointless to Goemon. Just a waste of breath, a waste of words. He smiled in acknowledgement instead, and returned to his meal.]
I don't know when Goemon, and I don't know how. We'll figure it out though. Hopefully soon.
[He spoke mostly for himself this time. He needed to hear a voice, even if it was his own. As used to Goemon's silences as he was, too much silence still unnerved him. He continued chattering, seriousness put down momentarily but not forgotten.] ....Hey. do you have a tub around here? I think I want to take a bath tonight.
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He wanted to say more...and knew it would be pointless to Goemon. Just a waste of breath, a waste of words. He smiled in acknowledgement instead, and returned to his meal.]
I don't know when Goemon, and I don't know how. We'll figure it out though. Hopefully soon.
[He spoke mostly for himself this time. He needed to hear a voice, even if it was his own. As used to Goemon's silences as he was, too much silence still unnerved him. He continued chattering, seriousness put down momentarily but not forgotten.] ....Hey. do you have a tub around here? I think I want to take a bath tonight.