Shang Qinghua, too, has been roaming the temple as he often does, and stops when Connor greets him.]
Connor.
[He smiles, albeit with a hint of awkwardness behind the expression. Designation Connor, but that still strikes him as a little too familiar. He'll have to get used to it.]
I have not seen you in a while. It's good to see that you're still here.
Emotions will run high. Last week, you were among those who remained calm throughout the ordeal. If you could grace us with that level-headed approach again, it would be a great boon to all participants.
You assist in enforcing law. I take back what I carelessly said just now—rather than unfair, managing order at the trial is a task that suits you perfectly.
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Shang Qinghua, too, has been roaming the temple as he often does, and stops when Connor greets him.]
Connor.
[He smiles, albeit with a hint of awkwardness behind the expression. Designation Connor, but that still strikes him as a little too familiar. He'll have to get used to it.]
I have not seen you in a while. It's good to see that you're still here.
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[And, like, not inside of a coffin. You know.]
Today's events have been... unfortunate. How are you feeling?
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I had spent the week preparing myself for this. Still, to think there would be four victims . . . Isn't one already excessive?
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[Ha ha. If they're stressed now............]
This doesn't bode well for tomorrow's trial.
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[... And then the trial proceeded to go even worse than last time. Sad trombone.]
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This is an unfair burden to you. If there's anything I can do to assist, you must tell me.
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Thank you. I'm happy to hear you say so.