[Personally, Giorno finds the whole speech to be somewhat condescending. Then again, he's biased. In both cases when he's found himself in this room, it's been either an emergency or approaching one; this is actually less dire than what happened with Zelda, but he's nonetheless focused on the necessity of the matter.]
[Still, he thinks, gaze drifting to Fugo as they make their way into the circle; as he takes one of Fugo's hands in his, then the other in the other; even if it is meant to be condescending, there are more important things to focus on. This person across from him who has, after much thought, agreed to let him in. To let himself be seen. That's what's important, isn't it?]
[That's what's important.]
[The feeling of Fugo's hands in his is so familiar, so safe, and so reassuring. After a moment, he offers a slight smile meant for Fugo alone.]
I can go first, if you'd like.
[He won't insist on it, though. Not after Fugo was so nervous about the quality of the vows. Maybe it would make him feel worse to go after?]
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[Still, he thinks, gaze drifting to Fugo as they make their way into the circle; as he takes one of Fugo's hands in his, then the other in the other; even if it is meant to be condescending, there are more important things to focus on. This person across from him who has, after much thought, agreed to let him in. To let himself be seen. That's what's important, isn't it?]
[That's what's important.]
[The feeling of Fugo's hands in his is so familiar, so safe, and so reassuring. After a moment, he offers a slight smile meant for Fugo alone.]
I can go first, if you'd like.
[He won't insist on it, though. Not after Fugo was so nervous about the quality of the vows. Maybe it would make him feel worse to go after?]