No. Just because I'm not an obligate carnivore doesn't mean that I'm an omnivore. [ That comes out rather snappy because yeah he can do it, but by any measure he's not exactly thriving either. ]
Why? [ It's not a no, but it's not a yes either. ]
Because I want to understand. If I can help you somehow, good. Even if death can't be cured, I might find a way to further control your desire to feed. If not... maybe I can at least do something to stop this from killing others.
[This has nothing to do with ego or prestige. Someone is suffering, and Erhard wants to help.]
I don't want your help anymore than I want theirs. [ He stands up again, less sudden this time, but still forcefully. The tube of ointment goes into his pocket. He got what he came here for. ]
Don't worry sensei- [ This time the honorific is almost mocking. ] I did everything I could to stop the undead before I died. That hasn't changed.
[The mocking tone doesn't bother him. They're both distant people, just in different ways. Erhard doesn't do anything to restrain Natsuno from leaving, but there's a strange distance in his eyes, as if he's not seeing the teenager anymore. It's not a thousand yard stare, it's further than that.]
... because you feel you should be punished for your failings... for existing.
[ Natsuno stops at the doorway, hand outstretched over the doorknob. Eyes narrowing, he looks over his shoulder, completely human looking once more. ]
Because I made the mistake of giving up once before. Guess that's the same thing. [ However cold the statement is, there's an edge of smoldering anger underneath. He's said more than enough, and with that, Natsuno leaves. ]
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I don't want their help. Jinrou don't need blood to survive like Shiki, being here hasn't changed that.
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[Which means cravings, maybe withdrawal symptoms. Natsuno is calm and rational, which is a good sign.]
Iβm not familiar with the terms you used. Can you tell me the difference between Jinrou and Shiki?
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Why? [ It's not a no, but it's not a yes either. ]
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[This has nothing to do with ego or prestige. Someone is suffering, and Erhard wants to help.]
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Don't worry sensei- [ This time the honorific is almost mocking. ] I did everything I could to stop the undead before I died. That hasn't changed.
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... because you feel you should be punished for your failings... for existing.
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Because I made the mistake of giving up once before. Guess that's the same thing. [ However cold the statement is, there's an edge of smoldering anger underneath. He's said more than enough, and with that, Natsuno leaves. ]