HOPE OPTED TO LET HIM ramble away. there was a twist in her chest, because she really hadn't come with the desire of making him bear through memories of what was probably the worst time of his life ( at least that hadn't been her goal yet ). of making him feel like he had to fumble through promises of being a better person; of being part of the team rather than trying to solve it all on his own. did she WANT him to cooperate? did she want his knowledge of the dark presence?
...of course. it would be foolish not to seek out those things. anything to help them get a leg up against a lurking beast that came off as so unendingly powerful. they were, as jade noted, toothpicks fighting a giant turtle. a weakness, a soft spot, a c r a c k in the armor... any of it was needed over the coming weeks for the battle ahead. the confrontation when it arrived was going to be a war to put it simply - one where no one would be spared. the entire island would need to endure. women, children, the innocent, the brave, fathers, mothers, siblings, strong, meek... not that hope was about to demand every single body to be on the front lines, but they would need to be ready to support in the background. the bugs were already implementing that fact with how they swarmed over everything and all. no one would be spared if or when they broke through.
if they were such a fiasco, then never mind the unknown darkness that tormented oninoshima from another realm-
her thoughts were getting away from her to a degree, so the blue haired flickered back to everything the elder had just spilled to her. it was a lot to take in. his explanations, his willingness. hope wanted to make sure she was considerate even if she was still learning how to navigate daigo post-possession. they hadn't exactly been b e s t i e s prior to it all... what with her siding with kendo for a time on accusing him of being the reason for jade's disappearance. that had probably made her somewhat of a rift in his life ( pun somewhat intended ).
"we'll figure it out. just do what you're promising here and work with us, okay? that's the best way at this point to help your island. your family... we don't have to pick apart your brain at this instant. i do want everything you can tell me, all that you just said and more, but in time. with you, the night rose, the supernovas, oxr, your siblings... we're all in this together now."
a pause, grimacing. "ugh, now i'm getting motivational speechy. look, jones and i are still formulating a plan. but it's GOOD to know you're on our side now. though i ammmmm going to have to recommend you handle the whole talking thing with kendo and jade. eventually. you know - spiritual and emotional healing. it'll be a benefit to have the three of you proving yourself as guardians for this island. shame isn't necessarily a bad thing, but to pull back from them when we need to unite more than ever isn't the the right move here."