"Really? Then again, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. That seems to be a common issue. I'm only slightly better off." Hearing Rose suggest the lake, "Well, I guess that about the best option I have. It's either go clean it in the lake or leave it to stink up the ship. Is it still raining outside, though? If so, it would probably be better to wait." Riou starts to walk to the exit. "Shall we go take a look?"
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"But you fought. You didn't simply run and hide. You were attacked and beaten, but you always fought. Now, you simply hide like a scared little mouse. Being brave is not a lack of fear, it's fighting despite it, or even because of it." Athena replied.
"And death isn't so frightening. It was peaceful actually. Being revived was far scarier than dying. Besides, you have a reason to fight, don't you? Do you find it acceptable to let others fight your battles? To let others risk their lives for your sake and the sake of others? Are you, despite everything, so weak and frightened that you can't even stand up for yourself?"
OoC: Oh, and apparently, Athena and Makoto are meant for each other, too, since they have the same text color.