week 5, wednesday

[18x0]

[Wherever Jake might be today, he's suddenly getting approached by an exhausted but determined Akane. Looks like she's got something on her mind.]

Excuse me, Jake... do you have a moment?

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[potentite]

I know. [He hates how pointless it is, but...] We're going to break all the mirrors Thursday night, right before curfew. Even if it won't stop them, we can at least make it more difficult on them. It might help us prove what we're saying easier to the rest of the group left.

[18x0]

It's something, at least. We need every advantage we can get, no matter how minor.

[potentite]

I agree. [He hesitates but there's something he wants to say, so.] I'm really glad you're on our side, Akane. I always had a good feeling about you, even though we didn't talk much.

[18x0]

[She blinks.]

Um, thank you? I'm just trying to do what's right.

[potentite]

Sorry, was that weird? [He flusters.] You just seem awful clever and strong-hearted, so I'm glad, I guess? Is what I mean... [He's seen her act in the trials after all. Though he knows the thing with Mira was personal, even if he doesn't know what, he's just glad she feels the same about all of this.] I'm sure we'll come up with the best solution, whatever it is we decide. I just... can't forgive them for going about it this way.

[18x0]

Oh my gosh, you're giving me way too much credit! I'm not really anything special. [She's a little flustered herself, but there's determination in her gaze when she smiles at him.]

The thing that's really going to get us through this is unity. We're all going to work together to stop what's happening, and we'll support each other no matter how hard it gets. Right?

[potentite]

Right! [He smiles back.] Hope is my aspect, after all. I refuse to give up until we've exhausted every possible option. And maybe not even then.

[18x0]

And that's why I'm really glad we have you on our side. Remember what we talked about that one time? If you believe in something strongly enough, you can definitely make it come true.

[potentite]

Yes, I agree. That's what real hope is. Faith in others is what creates a powerful hope.