[It all boils down that Machina doesn't trust himself anymore. He's scared and only just coming to realize how potentially wretched his decision to become a l'Cie can be. He was enticed by the power and didn't think of the consequences, and those are starting to come home to roost for him.
But Lady Lightning's reassurance helps immensely. It was all he'd wanted in the first place and then everything got out of hand. He looks up from the table and nods.]
I believe you.
[There's more he wants to add, more to the story than he's told her. But after opening and closing his mouth to start a couple of times, he just sets his jaw and nods again.]
I'll protect you all too. I won't let anyone hurt any of you.
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Date: 2017-11-10 03:38 am (UTC)But Lady Lightning's reassurance helps immensely. It was all he'd wanted in the first place and then everything got out of hand. He looks up from the table and nods.]
I believe you.
[There's more he wants to add, more to the story than he's told her. But after opening and closing his mouth to start a couple of times, he just sets his jaw and nods again.]
I'll protect you all too. I won't let anyone hurt any of you.