[ he hums in response. It's not exactly something he's proud of; then again, he's not exactly sure Fugo was trying to pay him a compliment, either. It's something to comment on that isn't the two elephants in the room. ]
I had to adapt. This is no time to be a burden. [ if there's another seat for him to take, he'll do so, setting himself down primly; if there isn't, he's fine making himself comfortable leaning his back against the wall. ] My hair is the only thing I still can't do properly.
[Mechanically, Fugo brings the toast to his mouth. Bites, chews, swallows. Distantly, he knows that the food is probably good. It doesn't taste like much of anything today, though.]
Each individual transformation comes with its own struggles. It's a testament to your strength of will that you have been able to overcome this.
[This is a very Fugo sort of thing to say. Although phrased a statement of fact, because that is how he sees it, it's a disarmingly sincere compliment. Fugo, who mistrusts people on principle, has an unshakable faith in Bruno Bucciarati's ability to survive and do good.]
I probably wouldn't be very good at it to begin with. But if you're willing to put up with my learning curve, I'd be happy to help you with your hair when our schedules match up.
No, you have enough to do. I can handle it. [ a beat. ] Consider it a matter of pride.
[ he knows Fugo would do it, just like he knows Fugo means that compliment so wholeheartedly that he didn't even intend for it to be a compliment in the first place. He takes it to heart. It's exactly why he has to look out for him - because Fugo would use up everything he has looking out for the others if no one is there to stop him. Bucciarati is glad he's eating something. Glad, too, that Fugo's faith in him is great enough that he'll allow Bucciarati to take care of him.
He's quiet for a few moments before he speaks again. ]
Tragedy seems to visit us all at once.
[ this isn't the first time they've had a catastrophe like this - even if Bruno wasn't alive to see the full effects of the last one. ]
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I had to adapt. This is no time to be a burden. [ if there's another seat for him to take, he'll do so, setting himself down primly; if there isn't, he's fine making himself comfortable leaning his back against the wall. ] My hair is the only thing I still can't do properly.
[ much to his dismay. ]
I'm envious of you, in some ways.
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Each individual transformation comes with its own struggles. It's a testament to your strength of will that you have been able to overcome this.
[This is a very Fugo sort of thing to say. Although phrased a statement of fact, because that is how he sees it, it's a disarmingly sincere compliment. Fugo, who mistrusts people on principle, has an unshakable faith in Bruno Bucciarati's ability to survive and do good.]
I probably wouldn't be very good at it to begin with. But if you're willing to put up with my learning curve, I'd be happy to help you with your hair when our schedules match up.
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No, you have enough to do. I can handle it. [ a beat. ] Consider it a matter of pride.
[ he knows Fugo would do it, just like he knows Fugo means that compliment so wholeheartedly that he didn't even intend for it to be a compliment in the first place. He takes it to heart. It's exactly why he has to look out for him - because Fugo would use up everything he has looking out for the others if no one is there to stop him. Bucciarati is glad he's eating something. Glad, too, that Fugo's faith in him is great enough that he'll allow Bucciarati to take care of him.
He's quiet for a few moments before he speaks again. ]
Tragedy seems to visit us all at once.
[ this isn't the first time they've had a catastrophe like this - even if Bruno wasn't alive to see the full effects of the last one. ]