You too, huh? [He can't help but chuckle a little.] But... thank you. It's not the first time I've heard it, so I guess it must be true. Honestly, though, I just like making sure things get done.
[But any good cheer gets lost in what Ishimaru says next. If he's saying that, that must mean...
Sympathy floods Hinata. He really shouldn't have said anything after all.]
...I see. [His voice has become considerably softer.] You went through something bad, too, didn't you? I'm sorry for bringing back any bad memories.
[He's quiet for a bit, too, simply thinking, until Ishimaru brings up the nurse's office. Hinata takes a breath, squares his shoulders - they have to keep moving. He can't help Ishimaru or give him any peace of mind by just standing around.]
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[But any good cheer gets lost in what Ishimaru says next. If he's saying that, that must mean...
Sympathy floods Hinata. He really shouldn't have said anything after all.]
...I see. [His voice has become considerably softer.] You went through something bad, too, didn't you? I'm sorry for bringing back any bad memories.
[He's quiet for a bit, too, simply thinking, until Ishimaru brings up the nurse's office. Hinata takes a breath, squares his shoulders - they have to keep moving. He can't help Ishimaru or give him any peace of mind by just standing around.]
...Right. I'll give that one a try next.