[ He offers another brief, polite smile. His expression falls as he runs his tongue along his teeth. If someone else were sitting where he was, they might have had something comforting to say:
"Your ... friend may one day show up here." "I hope you return to them soon."
Those sort of heartfelt lines that Vincent knows that he wouldn't sound sincere in saying. Even if she does show up here, is that really a boon? Maybe. If she returns back, what then? They still don't know how much time has passed, so what to do?
Consoling statements aside, he decides to say: ]
For now, let's trust in those that are there. [ That he can say with conviction, at least. ] Your friend may be in danger, but you believe in her, yes? Then, let's believe she'll be okay until you're reunited.
(and then i went ah that's kind of hard to respond to, actually)
[ He offers another brief, polite smile. His expression falls as he runs his tongue along his teeth. If someone else were sitting where he was, they might have had something comforting to say:
"Your ... friend may one day show up here." "I hope you return to them soon."
Those sort of heartfelt lines that Vincent knows that he wouldn't sound sincere in saying. Even if she does show up here, is that really a boon? Maybe. If she returns back, what then? They still don't know how much time has passed, so what to do?
Consoling statements aside, he decides to say: ]
For now, let's trust in those that are there. [ That he can say with conviction, at least. ] Your friend may be in danger, but you believe in her, yes? Then, let's believe she'll be okay until you're reunited.