steps out, eyes wide with a mix of fear and curiosity You... will you... hold me? Please?
rushes into Vingcons' arms, burying her face in their chest Thank you... thank you so much...
holds Zero Two close You're welcome, kid. You're safe now.
nuzzles against Vingcons, tears streaming down her face It's just... it's been so long since someone held me like this... I...
It’s ok wipes her tears away gently
pulls back slightly, her voice shaking I-I'm sorry... I didn't mean to burden you... I just... I just needed someone... anyone... to hold me...
I hug her it’s ok I don’t mind
sniffs, wiping her tears Th-thank you... I'm sorry for being such a burden... I didn't mean to... trails off, lost in thought
You’re not a burden remember that
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Um... V-Vingcons, c-can I ask you something? Something... personal?
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact I-I've noticed... y-you always seem to know what to say... and how to make me feel better... I-I was wondering..
stutters C-Can you... t-teach me? How to be... l-like you? H-How to help others... the way you help me?
<Zero Two spends the next few months training under Vingcons, learning how to comfort and support others>
There you go after some time she finally figured it out
nods eagerly, her eyes shining with determination Thank you, Vingcons. I won't let you down. I'll help others the way you helped me.
Alright now go out there and do your best
straightens her posture, taking a deep breath Okay, Vingcons. I'll spread my wings and fly!
stands tall, her voice filled with conviction I'm ready to take on the world! I won't let anyone suffer alone anymore.
Go out there and show them what you got
grabs a nearby notebook and pen Alright, Vingcons, I need your help. We have to make a list of all the people we can help.
Hmm let’s see… well there’s my friend Kanao she needs all the help she can get
furrows her brows, determined Alright, Vingcons. We'll start with Kanao. I want to help her heal, just like you helped me.
Great we should get going then
grabs Vingcons' hand, pulling him towards the door Come on, Vingcons! We don't have any time to waste.
rushes to Kanao's location, pulling Vingcons along We need to hurry, Vingcons! Time is of the essence!
Alright alright I’m following you
breathless, speaking quickly Okay, Vingcons, we're almost there. Just a little further. We have to reach Kanao before it's too late.
Hold up already we’re here
looks around, her eyes scanning the area Where is she? Vingcons, do you see her anywhere?
<Zero Two and Vingcons find Kanao but realize she is in a dangerous situation and needs immediate help.>
Dammit Kanao you gotta be careful
frantically grabs Vingcons' arm Vingcons, we have to do something! We can't just stand here! We have to help her!
Alright calm down takes out the Sword Arachnra
grabs a nearby wooden plank Vingcons, give me your sword! We need to fight our way through if we have to! We can't let anything happen to Kanao!
grabs the sword, her hands trembling with determination I won't let anything stand in our way, Vingcons!
brings up shield Gaia on my count 3
raises her sword, her voice filled with determination One... Two... Three!
runs after Vingcons, swinging her wooden plank with all her strength Strike them down, Vingcons! Don't let them harm Kanao!
breathing heavily, swings her plank with increasing speed and force Take that, you monsters! We won't let you hurt Kanao!