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[lovebyte]

[She still blinks blearily for a second, but when she recognizes the watch... she perks up visibly, a smile spreading across her face quickly.]

You were able to get it back!? I'm so happy, Hakai-san—I'm sorry for losing it in the first place... but I'm glad that you were able to find it and get it back...

[bornfromanger]

[The pride on his face is unmistakable as he rises back onto his feet, the smugness he feels is absolutely obnoxious.]

I only give my best for--

[..."you" is what he normally would say. To his master. "I only give my best for you." What was once smug and full of pride is suddenly tinged with a hint of sadness as he corrects himself.]

I only give my best.

[It's stated more matter-of-factly and not at all as triumphant as he was in the beginning, ending it all by clearing his throat. Right. Anyway, moving on.]

...you need to be more aware of your surroundings while you're sleeping. Even now, you were completely unaware of my presence before I announced myself. I could've easily attacked you.

[It's a...very Hakai way of saying "Don't worry about it."]

[lovebyte]

[She gives him a slow nod in agreement, actually. She gets it. It's what led to her losing the watch, and she was so guilty about that, and yet here she is still super sluggish.]

How do I get better...? [It's said seriously.]