[Their sibling is upset. Even for them, that much is easy to see. The way they move. Quick, angry... It's something they associate with hostility, usually, but they don't seem as if they're going to attack.
Why would they, after all?
But father speaks. He speaks and the words resonate deeply within the Hollow Knight. They're words they've heard before. Many times. Words spoken by their father. Words they carried with them, never once thinking about how heavy the weight really was. Words they repeated to themselves, over and over, to remember what was important.
Do not hope...
They take a step back and lower their head more, no longer even looking at the other two bugs.
Do not think.
Affection was... not for them. It is dangerous. They still have a purpose. Don't... they?
No.
That is not for them to wonder. Father clearly thinks so. That's all that matters.
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Why would they, after all?
But father speaks. He speaks and the words resonate deeply within the Hollow Knight. They're words they've heard before. Many times. Words spoken by their father. Words they carried with them, never once thinking about how heavy the weight really was. Words they repeated to themselves, over and over, to remember what was important.
Do not hope...
They take a step back and lower their head more, no longer even looking at the other two bugs.
Do not think.
Affection was... not for them. It is dangerous. They still have a purpose. Don't... they?
No.
That is not for them to wonder. Father clearly thinks so. That's all that matters.
They can't...
They do their best to block out what they can.]