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Oh, I have no doubt about that.

Oh will I now? Why not? So that you can kill them yourself? Oh, how stingy.

Alfons has taken a lot from me, you know. He deserves to die.

D-Daddy...?

What's...

............

*Noa starts wailing again...A lot harder than before. Partially because of Edward, and partially because of the scary woman, and the images she is projecting into her mind.

All murderous, horrible images.*

Shhh.

Calm down. You're all right. I'm going to take you to your Mommy soon, all right?

Try to block them.

Daddy....I'm scared...

W-Was in a dark scary place...wanted you and Mommy...

*Noa cries straightup now. Loud and frightened, clinging and clinging and unable to let go.*

You're safe now. I...Daddy did something to get you back, all right?

[tries to soothe her, jigging her a bit]

D-Did it have something to do with you being a...

H-Homunclus? Mr. Boogie Man asked me if I...I...wanted to be one...

*She clings to him, crying slowing.*

But I don't wanna be one. Just wanna be with Daddy and Mommy.

I - how did you - [his mind immediately jumps to the price of his wish with the other Noa -]

No. You must never become one, kid. Trust me. It hurts.

[his heart breaks, sort of, because.]

Ssshh. Everything's all right now.

I...I missed you Daddy.

Always knew you'd save me. You and Mommy love me, would never let the bad men hurt me.

I love you, Daddy. Just like my real Daddy.

*Clings. Oh yes, Noa clings. Tight. Being close to her Daddy is everything to her.*

[is so utterly guilty about what he gave up]

I missed you too, kid. I'll never let anyone else hurt you.

...

Don't say that. What if your real Daddy arrives soon? Come on now, I'm taking care of you for him, hm?

*Noa notices something's wrong, and is hearing as such in his mind, but doesn't make any implications that she knows 8D*

Promise? Promise promise?

...

B-But...I want all of us to be together...You, me, Mommy, and my Real Mommy and Daddy. All of us...

[all right, thought process: halt!]

I...yes. I won't let anyone else hurt you, Noa.

...

But I can't promise that...

Even when you're far away? When you...are far away from me and mommy?

...

I don't want you to go. I don't want you to.

*She already had a feeling that he was leaving. Might as well throw that in the open thar 8D*

I -

Yes.

I'm sorry, kiddo, but...between me and you, it has to be you who goes free.

You still have your Mommy! And I'm sure you'll find your own Daddy soon.

..........................................................

I won't cry. I won't cry I won't cry. I won't cry because strong people don't cry and I have to be strong for Mommy!

....

*But Noa cries anyway. sobbing, she clings to Ed, hugging him and crying harder and harder.*

Just don't forget me! DOn't ever forget me or I'll never forgive you, Daddy! I won't, I won't!!

Sometimes you cry because you are strong enough to cry, kid.

Don't worry. [hugs] You're - you two - were enough to make me feel human again. Thanks, huh?

I won't. Don't worry, I won't...

I'm sorry.

You are human. You're a person, Daddy. And I love you. I love you very very very much and I always will.

But I won't cry because it'll make Mommy sad. And I'll protect Mommy. I won't cry!

Just...

Be happy, Daddy...Don't be sad. I don't want you to ever be Sad, even when you're gone...

ANd I'll never forget you. Ever ever ever ever...

I love you too. And your Mommy too, tell him that, all right?

[sets her down back to her feet, and smiles]

How can I be sad when I'm...gone? Oh, Noa. Daddy will just fall asleep and the robin will...take his place, all right...?

[ruffles her hair]

Look after your Mommy, kid.

You'll fall...asleep? And then Mr. Robin will be there?

...............

Won't he miss you?

I know I will...I...

I will protect Mommy! I will!

*Noa hugs his leg, tight, one last time, before backing away, and trying her best to smile.*

Bye-bye, Daddy. If you weren't my Daddy, I'd marry you, you know.

Oh, I...don't know. Maybe.

All right.

[grins, and digs around his pocket and unclips something from his belt, tossing it to Noa.]

Take care of Daddy's watch, all right?

G'bye, Noa. [raises an eyebrow, but grins] Maybe. But no marrying until you're older, you hear?

[He shoves his hands in his pockets, and takes a step back.]

*Noa takes the watch and holds it in her hands, hugging it. Hugging it tight.*

I'll treasure it, Daddy! Never lose it! I'll always wear it, so you'll be with me everywhere I go!

*Noa nods, fighting the tears that are gathering in her eyes again.*

Not 'til I'm 35!

Goodbye, Daddy!

I love you! Mommy does too! Take care!!

Pride...likes his kills.

I'm sure he does. But do not hurt the Alfons that is this Noa's father.

I'll keep that in mind.

Though I would have already killed him, unfortunately for you, if that stupid girl hadn't gotten in the way.

Oh, he himself will remind you of that.

Unfortunately.

We will see each other again, don't worry. But I have to get my child home.