[ Ori allows him that space, that silence to sort out her words in his head, with a simple, patient smile on her lips as she looks up (way up) at him. There is much more to both Pyra and Otegine as individuals than she knows about - of that she's certain - but if she can help him even the smallest bit, she would be glad.
At the very least, she can tell when she's talking to someone whose sense of self-worth is warped. She may not know why such is the case for Otegine, but she can relate. She really, really can. Her upbringing as a mercenary, and her life as an adventuring healer doesn't come without its moments of self-doubt. The guilt that comes when she can't save everyone. Questioning what her worth is outside of her magic...
And she knows, too, that she saw Otegine talking to Pyra earlier, and saw the way he kept her from spiraling, and that alone tells her that he's so much more than what he gives himself credit for. ]
Well, your teammates aren't here, but I'm happy to give you a boost or even tease you, if that's what'll motivate you?
[ She's joking, in hopes of lightening the mood... is it working... ]
But seriously, Otegine. Because of what you did just now, Pyra feels better about talking to M-21 about what happened, and I'm sure she'll do fine when we talk later, too. You gave her that push! You're good for so much more than you think. I understand how that feels. When I was down on myself like that... It was my teammates that helped me out of it, too. So let me do the same for you. There's no shame in needing a little bit of that from time to time.
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At the very least, she can tell when she's talking to someone whose sense of self-worth is warped. She may not know why such is the case for Otegine, but she can relate. She really, really can. Her upbringing as a mercenary, and her life as an adventuring healer doesn't come without its moments of self-doubt. The guilt that comes when she can't save everyone. Questioning what her worth is outside of her magic...
And she knows, too, that she saw Otegine talking to Pyra earlier, and saw the way he kept her from spiraling, and that alone tells her that he's so much more than what he gives himself credit for. ]
Well, your teammates aren't here, but I'm happy to give you a boost or even tease you, if that's what'll motivate you?
[ She's joking, in hopes of lightening the mood... is it working... ]
But seriously, Otegine. Because of what you did just now, Pyra feels better about talking to M-21 about what happened, and I'm sure she'll do fine when we talk later, too. You gave her that push! You're good for so much more than you think. I understand how that feels. When I was down on myself like that... It was my teammates that helped me out of it, too. So let me do the same for you. There's no shame in needing a little bit of that from time to time.