He makes no comment on the not having to fight thing. While normally he'd be ready make it a clear point that he's more than capable of fighting and a kid doesn't need to be suggesting he's not, it's not even worth it.
He has to deal with a very serious issue that has nothing to do with being here, and everything to do about his daughter, Kaede, being gone. It's bad enough to acknowledge his friends and other family are gone, bad enough to acknowedge Bunny's gone— but this just feels like...it's a pain he can't describe and refuses to show to anyone. His failure is none of anyone's business, but now that he can't pretend this is a joke anymore, he can't muster up any cheerful behavior that's normal for him. Soon, it'll be fine. But for the moment, it doesn't matter.
He's made so many mistakes, screwed up so many things, and had plenty of regrets of his own—but never was one of things failing to protect his daugther.
"—Nevermind, I don't really care right now and you're too busy, anyway," Kotetsu suddenly answers, suddenly moving away from Hiccup like being around another individual is the last place he wants to be. He'll offer a wave over his shoulder, at least, with a less standoffish response than he initially gave, at least, in follow up, but that's it.
"Thanks for the other info, take care." Might as well not make enemies if he can help. Kotetsu will just have to figure out how to get out of this place and to the top by himself; a long walk and wandering around never hurt anyone with a lot on his mind, anyway.
Just how is he supposed to come to terms that Kaede is gone, but he's is still alive?]
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He makes no comment on the not having to fight thing. While normally he'd be ready make it a clear point that he's more than capable of fighting and a kid doesn't need to be suggesting he's not, it's not even worth it.
He has to deal with a very serious issue that has nothing to do with being here, and everything to do about his daughter, Kaede, being gone. It's bad enough to acknowledge his friends and other family are gone, bad enough to acknowedge Bunny's gone— but this just feels like...it's a pain he can't describe and refuses to show to anyone. His failure is none of anyone's business, but now that he can't pretend this is a joke anymore, he can't muster up any cheerful behavior that's normal for him. Soon, it'll be fine. But for the moment, it doesn't matter.
He's made so many mistakes, screwed up so many things, and had plenty of regrets of his own—but never was one of things failing to protect his daugther.
"—Nevermind, I don't really care right now and you're too busy, anyway," Kotetsu suddenly answers, suddenly moving away from Hiccup like being around another individual is the last place he wants to be. He'll offer a wave over his shoulder, at least, with a less standoffish response than he initially gave, at least, in follow up, but that's it.
"Thanks for the other info, take care." Might as well not make enemies if he can help. Kotetsu will just have to figure out how to get out of this place and to the top by himself; a long walk and wandering around never hurt anyone with a lot on his mind, anyway.
Just how is he supposed to come to terms that Kaede is gone, but he's is still alive?]