[At that pathetic excuse for an apology, Ravus seized Gladio's hair and jerks his head roughly up so they can look at each other eye to eye. No more cowering, no more hiding. Ravus is turning red with returned anger. Damn it, this is why he went through the trouble of fighting first, to try to exhaust his desire to punch Gladiolus square in the face.]
That is enough, Gladiolus. SHUT UP. Do you think I do not understand losing all reason in the wake of loss? You know what I attempted after Lu...after Altissia.
[He pushes Gladio's head to the side and releases his hold on that dark hair so he can stalk across the room.]
Do not presume to know what I felt. It wasn't angry at first, nor hurt. You made me afraid, you godsdamned bastard. I told you, I couldn't lose anyone else, yet suddenly you were gone, spirited away like your sister. I didn't know you were safe until your fucking moogle notified the prince.
[He paces the room like a caged couerl. That morning of panic, it still leaves his stomach in knots to recall it.]
You said you were mine, that you wanted to pursue something with me. I was an idiot to believe your lies. You're willing to discount my affection for you and abandon what we share rather than apologize and make amends. I should never have let myself care for you, if this is all the worth you attribute me.
[He's worked himself into a rage, and once he growls out his piece, he walks over to the door and opens it. If Gladio wants to run away with his tail between his legs, he's free to flee and lick his wounds elsewhere.]
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That is enough, Gladiolus. SHUT UP. Do you think I do not understand losing all reason in the wake of loss? You know what I attempted after Lu...after Altissia.
[He pushes Gladio's head to the side and releases his hold on that dark hair so he can stalk across the room.]
Do not presume to know what I felt. It wasn't angry at first, nor hurt. You made me afraid, you godsdamned bastard. I told you, I couldn't lose anyone else, yet suddenly you were gone, spirited away like your sister. I didn't know you were safe until your fucking moogle notified the prince.
[He paces the room like a caged couerl. That morning of panic, it still leaves his stomach in knots to recall it.]
You said you were mine, that you wanted to pursue something with me. I was an idiot to believe your lies. You're willing to discount my affection for you and abandon what we share rather than apologize and make amends. I should never have let myself care for you, if this is all the worth you attribute me.
[He's worked himself into a rage, and once he growls out his piece, he walks over to the door and opens it. If Gladio wants to run away with his tail between his legs, he's free to flee and lick his wounds elsewhere.]