[It only takes those two words for Ion's entire countenance to change. For a moment, his eyes widen, and then he quickly looks away, hugging his arms tightly against his chest.]
I know that. [He says it quickly, but his voice sounds strained. He keeps his face angled away and takes a deep breath, trying to pull himself together quickly.]
[It was hard enough knowing his friends were still being sent out without having to think about what might happen if he got sent out again. He still hasn't quite gotten over what happened last time. The only time he's ever talked about it was with Nephry that one time.]
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[It only takes those two words for Ion's entire countenance to change. For a moment, his eyes widen, and then he quickly looks away, hugging his arms tightly against his chest.]
I know that. [He says it quickly, but his voice sounds strained. He keeps his face angled away and takes a deep breath, trying to pull himself together quickly.]
[It was hard enough knowing his friends were still being sent out without having to think about what might happen if he got sent out again. He still hasn't quite gotten over what happened last time. The only time he's ever talked about it was with Nephry that one time.]