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[Judging from the angle, Kagerou probably dropped his device, and thus kicked off the video recording when he did. Because he's not looking into the camera. He's not even looking at the device at all.]

[Because he currently has his face buried in the muzzle of a big dog-looking thing, gripping onto its fur so hard his knuckles are white. His hair is hiding his face, and both of them look pretty worn-down. He might even be asleep on his feet if his shoulders weren't shaking.]

[And if he can't be heard murmuring "I'm sorry" to the big dog.]

[Fortunately, this doesn't go on for too long, before something else pokes its nose into view, upside-down, and makes a "Shhh" motion with a claw.]

Give them a minute, kay?

[Well, at least he's bonding with his digi, finally.]

~ ~

[True to the newcomer's word, eventually Kagerou's voice comes over the network, hesitant and quiet as always.]

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... I'm sorry. For how I acted. Toward a lot of you.

I don't know how to make it right, but... tell me. I'll try.

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I understand...it is not easy to deal with yourself...

And I forgive you. You did not hurt anyone.

I didn't want something else to regret. How do you live with it?

... were others hurt?

It is not easy...but knowing my friends...the ones I love, it makes it easier.

[The next part wasn't easy.]

Michelangelo...he....he was hurt by his own brother. He...killed someone I considered family...

...I do not know if I can forgive Donatello.

The ones you love... I wonder what he would say. If he knew...

[He pauses.]

Everyone is saying it wasn't my fault.

Wouldn't... that be true of this other person, too? How is it different?

[He gives Kagerou a questioning look.

But the other question...it carries a lot of weight with it.]

Maybe...but he...he hurt someone...someone I care about.

[His voice got shaky.]

I am not sure if I can ever forgive anyone who would cause him pain...he means everything..t-to me.

[AWKWARD SHRUG.]

[And... that answer. It rings in his head more than he expected it to.]

[He means everything to me...]

...

I understand.

If someone harmed Shadowmaru... I would never forgive them, either.

[Answering that really hurt more than he expected.]

I do not wish to hate Donatello...but I cannot trust someone who hurt someone so close to me...

[He's not shaking, not at all.]

Someone who means everything to you.

Someone... that important should be protected. No matter what.

Do what you think is best.

I am glad you understand...I feel you are the only one who does.

I only wished to let you know that you have my forgiveness.

The person who matters to you. They don't understand?

... Thank you.

I fear they do not understand why I cannot forgive his brother...

Did you explain it, like you told me?

Not...exactly like that...

I do not know what to tell him.

Tell him like you told me.

I shall...thank you for your help, my friend.

[It's only audio, so his little, shy smile goes unseen.]

Right. Yes.

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