‘Know that you’re not alone. I’ll be by your side. Although I can never say these words aloud, I love you’

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Your Honor, they’re in love! And deserve happiness!!!

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Kadoc trying to keep his feeling buried deep down. Refusing to say them aloud. If he did those feelings become real and he can no longer deny them. He wouldn’t hold back.

Ritsuka wanting to tell Kadoc, but refrains. She doesn’t want to ruin the progress they’ve made. She knows there’s something there but it’s best to take it slow. Her time in Chaelda has been hectic, fast paced. This is something slow, enjoyable and hopefully everlasting.

I posted this on twitter a year ago for fgo’s 10nth anniversary and just now remembered that I should post it here too