[ Ratio remains silent as Ereshkigal recomposes herself. He's... really not sure what he should do, so he's determined the best thing he can do is give her space. Maybe not physically, seeing as he's still standing by the counter, but he does his best to remain relatively still, so she doesn't have to focus on him while she's calming herself down.
It's only once she musters a proper response that he relaxes. Conversation, he can handle. ]
They are hardly kind. They are simply statements of fact. It is true that you reached out to me in concern, and it is true that I reacted poorly. You deserved no less than a sincere apology for my behaviour, and that is what I came to deliver.
In addition, any ill-will between us that resulted in avoidance would undoubtedly impact both of our performances on the field. Had I believed myself in the right, I would not have come to apologize, but to ensure that we could still work together without disruption. However, upon reflection, it was abundantly clear that my words had no basis. I spoke with a sharp tongue not to help you, but to hurt you.
...for the most part. I was... unhappy that you believed yourself a failure because you could not convince us to stay. As an individual, you did all you can to sway others. That, I witnessed for myself. However, it is because you are a single person that you could not do more. We are a group comprised of many strong personalities with equally strong opinions. Do you truly believe that we could be swayed from our convictions? At the very least, you would have had to present a compelling argument to me to change my vote.
[ Augh. Why is he saying all of this. He's not in the habit of reassuring people.... ]
That is to say... [ ahem ] You... did enough. And if you are unhappy with that, then you must critically reflect upon your own skills and determine how to improve.
[ That's about as close to praise as you're going to get from Ratio. Take it or leave it. And do NOT remark on the fact that his ears are red, if you can even see them through the tresses of his hair. ]
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It's only once she musters a proper response that he relaxes. Conversation, he can handle. ]
They are hardly kind. They are simply statements of fact. It is true that you reached out to me in concern, and it is true that I reacted poorly. You deserved no less than a sincere apology for my behaviour, and that is what I came to deliver.
In addition, any ill-will between us that resulted in avoidance would undoubtedly impact both of our performances on the field. Had I believed myself in the right, I would not have come to apologize, but to ensure that we could still work together without disruption. However, upon reflection, it was abundantly clear that my words had no basis. I spoke with a sharp tongue not to help you, but to hurt you.
...for the most part. I was... unhappy that you believed yourself a failure because you could not convince us to stay. As an individual, you did all you can to sway others. That, I witnessed for myself. However, it is because you are a single person that you could not do more. We are a group comprised of many strong personalities with equally strong opinions. Do you truly believe that we could be swayed from our convictions? At the very least, you would have had to present a compelling argument to me to change my vote.
[ Augh. Why is he saying all of this. He's not in the habit of reassuring people.... ]
That is to say... [ ahem ] You... did enough. And if you are unhappy with that, then you must critically reflect upon your own skills and determine how to improve.
[ That's about as close to praise as you're going to get from Ratio. Take it or leave it. And do NOT remark on the fact that his ears are red, if you can even see them through the tresses of his hair. ]